Recovering after a stroke can seem like a path that is both endless and full of obstacles. The key to resilience lies in staying optimistic and dedicating your efforts to getting better. Finding this motivation requires you to dig deep, and that’s the hardest of all.

When you’re finding it difficult to work on rehab activities and kindle good spirits, the words of others who have faced down life’s challenges will help you find the will to keep fighting.

Below are ten of our favorite quotes to inspire hope in stroke survivors.

“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” —Meister Eckhart

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” —Earl Nightingale

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” —St. Francis of Assisi

“Start thinking wellness, not illness.” —Kate Allatt

Coping With Changing Emotions

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —A.A. Milne

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” —Thomas Edison

“You only have 3 choices in life. Give up, give in, give it everything you’ve got!” —Unknown

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” —Winston Churchill

“The distance is nothing; it’s only the first step that is difficult.” —Marquise du Deffand

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” —Zig Ziglar

Finding Extra Support and Motivation

Remember that you’re not alone in needing encouragement and an extra dose of motivation. Follow Saebo on Pinterest and Instagram to see more of our favorite quotes.

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