Many of us are at a point in the semester, or school year in general, for that matter, or plainly just life, where everything is just so difficult to do. Or maybe that is just me. I have been finding myself losing motivation to study, to read, and to exercise, and it is certainly not acceptable. In any case, if you do find yourself in a rut, like me, have no fear, I have compiled a list of quotes to keep you motivated not solely throughout this school term but life in general because it does get difficult, but in the end you can push through anything!

1. "The difference in winning and losing is most often ... not quitting."

When you want to win, you will do anything to get there. Do not quit, you will reach triumph. Only those who quit will not know what winning is. Do you want to be that person?

2. "The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever goal, you can get there if you're willing to work."

Hard work does pay. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. If you want to pass this semester, do your homework. Yes, give yourself some leisure time, but when you are done, get back and work for what you want. It is that plain and simple.

3. "Fall seven times, stand up eight."

Every loss leads to a win. You will not lose forever. If you cannot figure out the answer to that math problem, try again. Did not get it a second time? That is totally okay, try a third, and so forth. I know, it will suck, but once you get the answer you will be glad you kept going. This will also be an assistance to getting the answer for the rest of the homework or at least will make things clearer.

4. "Your struggle is just part of your story."

Every struggle you go through makes you, you. Embrace every downfall because they make you stronger. During these, our college years, the struggle is real. This is okay because one day we will tell our stories and we will let others know about our hardships. In these stories that we tell, we will inspire them because if we are able to tell the stories of our struggles, it means that we overcame them.

5. "Do something today that your future self will thank you for."

For me, writing has become essential. I know that all these articles that I write will be the stepping stones to me writing for Nylon, Cosmopolitan, or Vogue. All your actions have a consequence. Make sure to make them positive.

6. "The best is yet to come."

This is straightforward. Keep a positive mindset because the best will arrive shortly. You have to believe it. Brush the negativity aside. I believe in you, now you believe in yourself.