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It's been a while since I've done one of these posts, and I figured what better time to share some inspiration than my first full week back to school and work? There surprisingly hasn't been all that much inspiration on my Instagram as of late, so I had to go out searching for some motivational quotes and posts that I would want to share with everyone. My search resulted in a wonderful confidence boost and some fun new accounts to follow as well! (Click to make it bigger!)

Hope you all find some inspiration in these quotes and have a fabulous week!

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Every now and then I'll find myself scrolling through Tumblr or Instagram and someone will post a quote or an image that I find particularly inspiring. If I find something that strikes a chord with me, I'll save it to my phone so I can find some inspirtation later on when I need it. Here's a collection of what's been speaking to me lately. (Click to make it larger!)

1. Always choose to make the best of things in life. | 2. Sometimes opportunity has to be created. | 3. Ignore the ~haters~ | 4. Put out positive energy and there's a good chance it will come back to you. | 5. I know I can do it again because I've done it once before. | 6. Set backs can only take you farther in the future. | 7. Be grateful for what you have. | 8. Never take yourself too seriously (wise words from the late Joan Rivers). | 9. Enjoy your life, no matter how hectic it can sometimes be!

10. You can't control others - don't worry about them. | 11. Commitment is key. | 12. Always show love. | 13. A little adventure is good for the soul. | 14. Sometimes set backs mean a step forward is coming back your way soon. | 15. Mind over matter. | 16. Which is more important? | 17. Joan Rivers was herself through and through and never apologized for it. I love this cartoon (and her for telling us that's okay!) | 18. Adversity can only make you stronger if you choose to let it.

I've been reading Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek the past couple of days and have been feeling so inspired through the stories and cases presented in the pages. It's really putting a lot of my own beliefs on leadership into words as well as presenting a few things that I hadn't thought of before. I'm really enjoying it and you should definitely check it out if you find yourself in a lot of team or group working environments in your life. Here's an excerpt that I posted to my Instagram to whet your leadership appetite:

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! I'm currently on a mini-vacation with Brett and friends down the Cape. Even though it's still mid-July, summer is quickly coming to a close for Brett and me (as is the case for the majority of people who work in the collegiate setting), so we're trying to soak up as much of our break as possible! I'll write a post later this week about our Cape adventures.

Do you guys know those inspirational quotes you'll see on Tumblr or Instagram? For the most part I'll scroll right by them as they're usually things that I've seen hundreds of times before, but every now and then I'll find a few that strike a chord and I'll screenshot them for some future motivation. Here are a few that I've saved recently, maybe they'll give you some motivation as well!