Today’s my 39th birthday!!!! Literally every year until this year, I’ve dreaded getting older. But oddly, today, I’m feeling okay about it. I’m not completely at peace with it, but I’m not mad about it either. Reflecting on another year of life, I’m reminded of the power of inspirational quotes and motivational birthday wishes, which give a fresh perspective on life. Quotes have the incredible ability to uplift, guide, and encourage us on our life journey. I’m getting sappy here, but I really believe that.

Now, here’s the fun part: No matter if you’re hitting 30, 39, 40, or somewhere in between, I’ve rounded up 39 (in honor of my bday year, obvs!) of the most inspiring quotes to get your next year started with positivity and purpose. Trust me, these quotes are SO good, and I know you overwhelmed mamas will love them the most! (PS What mama isn’t overwhelmed at any given time?!) Oh, and don’t worry if it’s not your birthday – these quotes are, for sure, going to inspire you to be the best version of yourself, too – starting now! So, let’s dive in and get motivated to have the most amazing year yet…

Embrace Change

1. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” — John F. Kennedy
2. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” — Charles R. Swindoll
3. “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” — Alan Watts
4. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein
5. “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” — Norman Vincent Peale

Self-Discovery and Growth

6. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” — Oprah Winfrey
7. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
8. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch
9. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson
10. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis

Gratitude and Positivity

11. “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” — Melody Beattie
12. “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” — Zig Ziglar
13. “Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” — Jim Rohn
14. “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” — Alice Morse Earle
15. “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.” — Sarah Louise Delany

Overcome Challenges

16. “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger
17. “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford
18. “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan
19. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela
20. “Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever. When all is said and done, you will be increased.” — Joel Osteen

Love and Relationships

21. “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” — David Viscott
22. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn
23. “Love is not something you look for. Love is something you become.” — Alina M.
24. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs
25. “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'” — C.S. Lewis

Pursue Your Dreams

26. “The only thing standing between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” — Joel Brown
27. “Dream big and dare to fail.” — Norman Vaughan
28. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” — Steve Jobs
29. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney
30. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Finding Inner Peace

31. “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” — Buddha
32. “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” — James Allen
33. “You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.” — Eckhart Tolle
34. “Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” — Lao Tzu
35. “Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

Take Action

36. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky
37. “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain
38. “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
39. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” — Lao Tzu

Celebrate Your Day with these Motivational Birthday Wishes!

As I celebrate my 39th birthday today, and as you celebrate your own special day, may these quotes and motivational birthday wishes inspire you to embrace change, pursue your dreams, cherish relationships, and find inner peace. These are things I have been working on throughout this past year, and while they haven’t always come naturally to me, reading these motivational birthday wishes helps! I truly believe that every birthday is a reminder that you are loved, valued, and capable of amazing things. Here’s to a day filled with happiness and a year filled with good health and new adventures. Happy birthday, mama!!!

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