Good morning, friends!! It’s a beautiful fall morning and I’m back at the library!! You know what that means, don’t you? I’m ready to write, write, write — and share some Monday Motivational Quotes! Remember how I mentioned my need for calm last week? Well, I was thinking about that again yesterday morning. I was all comfy cozy in bed, the house was all quiet and I thought, “Ahhh, yes, the solitude is so nice! That’s just what I need!” And it’s so true!! I’ve been craving some downtime peace and quiet. Maybe it’s my body powering down for the long winter coming up. Or maybe it’s because I’ve been reflecting on some things. Whatever the reason, here are some quotes about the joys of quiet and solitude…

Happy Monday, friends!! Well, as you can see, our motivational quotes are coming a bit late today. I took a shopping trip yesterday, which I normally don’t do on the weekends, and apparently, I got myself all tired out!! Who knew? Anyway, you all know that I have such a love/hate relationship with autumn. It’s such an emotionally charged time of year because it’s when my father got sick in 2002, so the sense memories are quite strong. But I’m trying to truly appreciate the autumn splendor this year, so perhaps these quotes will help me get in the spirit. Here’s to falling leaves, pumpkins and apple cider and, my personal favorite, CANDY CORN…

Good morning, friends!! I originally had a different topic planned for today’s motivational quotes, but with everything that’s happened just in the last week alone, I think it’s important to continue talking about the value of women’s voices and speaking up! Did you hear about the Blackout Day on Facebook yesterday? Some people chose to black out their profile photos in protest against domestic violence. I refuse to blackout my profile photo. I refuse to be silent. Women have been told to be quiet for far too long and now is not the time to disappear into the shadows. We have a voice and we’re not going anywhere. Plus, I don’t want to know what the world would be like without women!! We’ve fought too long and too hard to be silent now…

Happy Monday, friends!! How are you?? I’ve got lots more writing to do this week, so feel free to send all the good vibes my way!! In thinking about today’s motivational quotes, I’m all about just cutting right to the truth because, well, we’re far beyond the point of no return now. I’m beyond disgusted that people are STILL wondering why more women don’t come forward. We need to listen, believe, support and love these brave women instead of blaming and shaming them. How about blaming and shaming the men who assaulted them?? So, let’s finally say enough is enough and believe women. We need to see and validate them. I think today’s picks will speak for themselves…

Good morning, my friends, and happy Monday!!! Doesn’t that phrase confuse you? Happy Monday. I often wonder if I’m missing something because Mondays don’t always seem like such happy times, you know? For me, it’s all about looking at my to-do list and feeling like my head is about to spin!! But one thing that can always cheers me up? Laughter! And that’s exactly what today’s motivational quotes are all about — because laughter is good for the soul and can make us feel a collective calm, even in a sea of chaos. Laughter may not solve everything, but it certainly makes life a little brighter!! So, with that in mind, here are some quotes to remind yourself to take a moment and chuckle on this Monday…