Hi! My name is Jessica. I am a mom who struggles with depression and sometimes I find it difficult to get motivated. I happen to love Disney and Disney movies are great for your mental health. They are usually feel-good movies with great motivational messages. So when I’m really feeling down, I pop in a Disney movie. Here are some of my favorite Disney quotes.
1. “Life’s not a spectator sport. If watchin’ is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without ya” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
As someone who has always been shy, this line really hit me hard. I’ve gotten better over the years, but still working on it. Every time my friends are doing something and I want to join them but I am shy and afraid, I think of this quote. If there is something I want to try but I am afraid, I think of this quote.
One of my favorite Disney characters is Meg from Hercules. She was so sassy, I loved it! Here are 2 of my favorite quotes from her. These quotes help me remember that I am a Strong Independent Woman.
2. ” I’m a Damsel, I’m in distress, I can handle this. Have a nice day”
3. “I’m a big tough girl. I can tie my own sandals and everything.”
If you have seen Hercules, you have to say them just like she does. Sassy and Sexy.
4. “The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work” -Tiana
Here is another motivational quote for us women. When I’m starting to feel down and discouraged or like I’m not getting anywhere, I remember that I’m “almost there” and just have to keep working.
5. “Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one” -Grandmother Willow from Pocahontas
This quote is similar to Tiana’s. Life is hard. And anything worth having is not going to be easy. Just keep pushing and remember your goals. If you don’t give up, you will get there. Which brings me to my next quote…..
6. “When life gets you down, do you know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep Swimming!” -Dory from Finding Nemo
I catch myself singing this all of the time. sometimes I wanna give up, then Dory pops in my head singing “Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim swim”. Then I start laughing and keep trying. I love Dory.
7. “Giving up is for Rookies” -Phil from Hercules
Here is another similar quote. Short and simple. But powerful. Rookies give up, experts don’t. So I need to never give up. Keep trying if I want to become an expert someday.
“Giving up is for Rookies”
-Phil from Hercules
8. “You don’t have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring”
-Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast
As I said before, I am a shy person. I have social anxiety. There are so many things I have wanted to do but couldn’t. So this quote has been helpful. Especially since time is something I don’t have much of. I need to remember not to be so timid, I must be bold and daring to get what I want.
9. “Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.”
–Rapunzel from Tangled
Here is a good one. So many people are afraid to venture out. I myself have been guilty of this. I like my comfort zones. But remember, nothing grows there. You must try new things, go new places. You will be glad you did. And You will regret it if you don’t.
. 10 “The past can hurt, but you can either run from it, or learn from it.”
– Rafiki from The Lion King
This quote has helped me remember that yeah my past was crappy. I can wallow in self-pity and be sad, or I can learn from my past and do better. Learn from my mistakes, what not to do again. Learn from my childhood, what not to do with my kids. Be a better parent than what I had.
11. “I can go the distance! I don’t care how far, somehow I’ll be strong. I know every mile will be worth my while”
This one is actually a song from the movie Hercules. When it seems like you have to jump through hoops to succeed, remember that it will be worth it in the end. You can make it. You can go the distance! I love Disney songs and sing this one a lot.
. 12 “I never look back darling. It distracts from the now.” – Edna
Remember to always keep moving forward. Stop dwelling on the past. Live in the present. I know it is hard to move on, but we have to do it.
. 13 “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think”
Here is one that I’m sure you have seen before. But did you know that it was a Disney quote? It was actually Christopher Robin who said it from Winnie the Pooh.
14. The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up”.
This quote is similar to the same things that make you laugh, can make you cry. Something that has been holding you down may just be the very thing to lift you up. It all depends on how you look at it.
15. “The more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract things to be grateful for.”
This one is interesting. I’m not sure if you have heard of the Law of Attraction. But I am learning that there is some truth to it. If you think you can’t do it, then you can’t. It really is a mental state of mind. If you are grateful for the things you have now, you will start to find more things to be grateful for. So every day, try to think of 2-3 things to be grateful for.
16. “Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine”. – Snow White
Don’t look for sunshine, be the sunshine. If you put good out, you will get good in. I know it always makes me feel good to make someone else feel better.
17. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all”.
Don’t just be like everyone else. Always be yourself, and be unique. I have always been one to try to blend in with others. But now I’m learning that it is ok to be different, and be myself.
18. “The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.”
This is something that we all should live by. So many people say they are going to do something but never actually do it. It’s time to stop thinking about it, and actually do it. That is exactly what I am doing right now. Believe it or not, this is my very first blog post!
19. “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to do it.”
If you start to doubt yourself, you will start to lose the ability to do it. And the more you doubt your capabilities, the less you will be capable. Remember to stay confident, don’t doubt yourself. If you think you can, then you can.
20. “They can’t order me to stop dreaming.” -Cinderella
My whole life I have had people tell me that I can’t do anything. The things I want to do will be too hard for me. They have told me that my ideas won’t work for me like they have for other people. Well, I say to heck with them. They can’t stop me from dreaming. They can’t stop me from trying. And I don’t need that kind of negativity in my life. I will keep working on my dreams, and keep trying to better myself.
So with that being said, remember to keep dreaming, keep trying, and “Just keep swimming”. Always remember to keep the magic alive………
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. I hope you enjoyed it! I know I enjoyed writing it because I truly do love Disney and use these quotes for inspiration in my own life, every day.
