That midweek feeling hitting you hard? Like you're pushing a boulder uphill just to get to Friday? You’re definitely not alone. Wednesday often arrives as the week's big checkpoint. It can feel like a slump or a springboard. Here at GoodExistence.com we believe it can absolutely be a springboard. Even our founder Stephen Montagne knows those midweek battles well. He faced his own mountains from unhealthy habits to finding a new path. He learned that a little boost a shift in perspective can make all the difference. So let's find that boost together.
Why Midweek Motivation Matters
Think of Wednesday as the heart of your week. It is easy to lose steam after Monday's rush and before Friday's relief. But this is precisely why a little encouragement on Wednesday is so powerful. It is your chance to reset refocus and recharge your energy. It can turn a 'blah' week into a productive and positive one. It is about finding that spark to keep moving forward not just surviving until the weekend.
20 Quotes to Power Up Your Wednesday
Sometimes a few well-chosen words are all it takes to shift your mindset. Here are 20 quotes to give you that midweek lift. Read them. Reflect on one or two. Let them sink in.
- "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." – Mark Twain
- "Believe you can and you’re halfway there." – Theodore Roosevelt
- "It’s not whether you get knocked down it’s whether you get up." – Vince Lombardi
- "The future depends on what you do today." – Mahatma Gandhi
- "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking." – William Butler Yeats
- "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs
- "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." – William James
- "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." – C.S. Lewis
- "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." – Arthur Ashe
- "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Peter Drucker
- "Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success." – Shiv Khera
- "Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." – Sam Levenson
- "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." – Zig Ziglar
- "Either you run the day or the day runs you." – Jim Rohn
- "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." – Lao Tzu
- "Success is not final failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill
- "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'" – Audrey Hepburn
- "Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you." – Walt Whitman
- "The middle of every difficulty is opportunity." – Albert Einstein
- "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." – C.S. Lewis
Turning Words into Action: Making Motivation Stick
Okay so you have read some inspiring words. Now what? How do we make sure this is not just a fleeting feeling? It is about translating that spark into real everyday action. This is something Stephen learned through his own journey of transformation. He found that motivation needs a little help to stick around.
Embrace the Small Wins
When Stephen was working to lose over 110 pounds and break free from habits like binge eating excessive gaming and smoking he did not do it all overnight. Change felt impossible at first. But he focused on consistent small wins. Think about a quote like "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." That is exactly how Stephen approached his goals. Maybe today inspired by a quote about starting your small win is tackling one email you have been avoiding. Or perhaps it is choosing a healthy snack. Celebrate that. Each small victory builds momentum. It proves you can make progress. This was key for Stephen in overcoming laziness too. One small productive action led to another.
Focus Your Energy Even for a Little While
Stephen built a super productive routine using short bursts of deep work usually 2–4 hours. He realized he did not need to grind all day to be effective. You do not need to conquer your entire to-do list today either. Pick one quote that resonates. Use it as your focus for a short period. Maybe "The future depends on what you do today" inspires you to dedicate just 30 minutes of focused effort to a key project. You would be surprised what you can achieve when you are truly focused even for a short time. This approach helped Stephen build GoodExistence.com while maintaining a balanced life. It is about quality not just quantity.
Find Strength in Your Foundation
For Stephen strengthening his Christian Orthodox faith became a huge source of purpose and resilience. When challenges felt overwhelming like giving up old comforts or facing setbacks his faith provided a bedrock. He found purpose through a closer relationship with God. What is your bedrock? It could be faith family personal values or a long-term goal. When a quote about perseverance like Churchill's "It is the courage to continue that counts" speaks to you connect it to your deeper reasons for pushing through. This makes the motivation much more personal and powerful. Overcoming deeply ingrained habits often requires connecting to something bigger than the immediate struggle.
Practice Daily Gratitude
It is easy to focus on what is going wrong especially midweek. We all do it. But Stephen found that practicing daily gratitude shifted his entire outlook. This became a cornerstone of his new healthy lifestyle. After reading these quotes take a moment. What are you grateful for right now? Even something small. Gratitude reframes challenges. It reminds you of the good already present in your life. This makes it easier to tackle the tough stuff with a more positive mindset. A simple "thank you" for the day ahead can set a different tone.
Your Midweek Reset Awaits
Wednesday does not have to be a drag. It can be a day of renewal and refocus. These quotes are tools. Pick one. Write it down. Put it where you will see it. Let it be your friendly nudge for the rest of the day and the week.
Remember Stephen’s journey. He went from feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns of drinking gaming and overeating to building a balanced purposeful life. It was not magic. It was about small consistent steps finding strength and believing change was possible. He shows us that transformation is achievable one good choice at a time. You have that same power within you.
So here is a little challenge. Which quote from the list spoke to you the most today? And what is one tiny action just one you can take inspired by it? Share your thoughts or your chosen action in the comments if you feel like it. Let's keep the motivation going.
