After a pretty rough weekend, I needed a bit of motivation to get my day going today.
I’m sure I am not alone, so I wanted to share a few pick-me-up quotes for today.
Have you ever had one of these days?
I had to remind myself that it is ok to feel pain. It is not a sign of weakness. It is how I handle that pain that matters. I choose to get up today and keep doing what I love.
Beautiful, calm and soothing interior spaces always inspire and motivate me. There’s nothing that gets my juices flowing again like picking up a design book or magazine and looking at beautiful images, or playing with beautiful tactile fabrics in my design studio. Strange but true 
What is it you like to do as a pick-me-upper?
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Spending some time praying and reading my Bible always gets me through any obstacles I face and remind me that I am not alone. It is what keeps me grounded and I always feel love, protection and strength.
If you have been having a rough day, I hope you find some encouragement and motivation to press on. Remember to be thankful regardless of what you are going through, and that you are never alone.
Love you all!
Be Inspired,
Veronica Solomon, Casa Vilora Interiors
VeronicaSolomon.com
The first one, I am sad,hurt, angry mad,… etc. Hits home. I just went through some things with my Inlaws that really hurt and I am having a hard time getting over it. I will survive, but it sure makes me look at things a little differently.
Great quotes. I am the same way – you can try to knock me down, but I put on a smile and move on. It’s better for the soul to not let it weigh you down!
Yoga always helps me focus on what is important and get rid of the negativity. I remind myself that “my issues” aren’t someone else’s – and I’m not going allow someone to dictate how I feel. It’s hard work, but so worth it once you get to that point.
I love to laugh! I have some favorite places on youtube to find funnies
Love your post… sending some good energy for you!
For me getting to the gym and doing some good cardio will make the rest of the day feel so much better (even if that hour workout is killer).
I really like the quote “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.”
I’m sorry that you’re having a rough time! Hugs! Hope everything turns around.
Hope you feel better soon,i am having an off day today just feel all energy is gone but i know by tomorrow i will be fine so just chilling out and relaxing helps.
I think everyone experiences days like these from time-to-time. I had a wonderful weekend so I am just trying to readjust to normal life again. We took a trip to the ocean and it was so peaceful.
Love the inspirational quotes and incredible pictures. Thanks for sharing and always remember my favorite quote “This too shall pass”
Very inspiring quotes you have there! Music is something that I tend to reach to when I’m having a bad day. It always seems to make me feel better!
Perfect timing as today and the last few days have been hard with our move. I need the strength to make it through. I love the inspirational pieces, I will be using one as a background to help brighten my day – thank you.
Good quotes, especially ‘the struggle you’re in today….’ Knowing this too shall pass makes it easier to handle. I get on my Harley when I need to clear the mind and let go of ‘stuff’.
I think a calm interior space is beneficial for me to mellow out. What do you think about a deep red, like wine color, in a bedroom? is that a soothing color?
Color is such a personal thing and sometimes people react differently to the same color. In general a deep (wine) red would not be calming but more exciting. That’s why it’s often used in dining rooms and living rooms and not so much in a bedroom. But personally darker colors for me are very soothing depending on how the rest of the room is decorated.
Those motivation quotes are ones I so could have used last week! Last week was such a hard week. Today I’m grateful for a Fresh week so I can start fresh with a better frame of mind.
Yes you will survive !!
This blog put a smile on my face
You do such a great job with you blog that it could become another career! Your decor is amazing too.
I so love your color choices…very calming and the quotes are great too!
Thanks Lisa, but the rooms featured are not my work. The source is cited as the caption for each one. They were two lovely rooms I came across while browsing. They are great color choices!
What a great way to start the week. Thank you for sharing Valerie!
great choice of quotes, the first one hits home though
These quotes are great. There are times that I am feeling overwhelmed and distraught. I have to remember these words when I am at my wits end!
We all go through times likes this. It helps to be surrounded by people who wish you well so that even if you are having a hard time you know they have your back. Whenever I feel down I count my blessings. I try not to let my sorrow stay over for the night lol just have it over for tea and kick that sucker out! I love your choices of quotes! You appear to be a very strong woman! I know you won’t let any thing get you down for too long!
For a pick me up, I like to pray and spend time with my family and my pets. It always makes me feel a little better. Although chocolate doesn’t hurt.
I love your color choices as well. I love your blog!
I definitely have days like that – it is so nice to have some inspiring quotes to hopefully make yourself feel so much better. x
I love getting to read quotes like this. It’s like a booster after a hard day’s work!
Tomorrow will be better! But until then chocolate helps…and so does sitting in a completely dark walk-in closet LOL (At least it helps me think!)
I’m sorry you had a bad time, but I think you are right in that they make us stronger! I love the quotes. Positive affirmations and thoughts of gratitude always make me feel better!
I could be inspired in your peacefully designed rooms!
I also find my self seeing my design on work as part of my inspirations. great read! thanks for sharing
Usually if I just sleep for a while, I wake up with a better outlook on things. Sorry you had a disappointment of some kind.
I think it is so important to accept that not all days are going to be good ones and to own your feelings, whatever they may be at the moment.
Really sorry you had a disappointing weekend but a positive attitude on Monday is a way to get back on track. I think surrounding yourself in a peaceful environment that is uplifting really helps,
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and encouragement. I had a much better day today and I am definitely back on track!
Hi Veronica,
I loved this article. I love your graphics and how you tied your theme of a rough Monday into what you do. Thanks for sharing this. My favorite quote was, “The struggle your in today is developing the strength you’ll need for tomorrow”. Thanks again.
If it’s another person who left me feeling that way, I pray for the person. That always makes me feel better. Immersing myself in something helps too…music, a good read, building something w/the kids.
I’m sorry you had something upset you. 
I loved your last quote especially. I love to curl up with a good book when I need to feel better.
You always have some great inspiration – for motivating AND for decor!
Great choice of colors! Love the quotes and they do inspire and help!
I always find your blog inspirational in some way..today through your quotes and palette choices!
Awesome quotes, very inspiring. When your down, feeling hurt always think the positive side of it and get self motivated and don’t let yourself destructed by it. New day new life. God is Good all the time!.
I think we all have those knock down days, but you have some great quotes up there to inspire you to push on. When I am down, I talk it out with my husband or best friend. It’s nice to get a different perspective on things.
Love these quotes…especially the last one. (plus I love the colors in it!) When I’m down I like to go out and take a walk — fresh air helps (as long as it isn’t below 0!!!)
great job picking quotes. I love the Proverbs 31 one. And the colors are so pretty too.
I love the one where what you are going through today gives you strength for the future. I have to believe that, or I would go crazy! I love that beautiful room all in white.
These are great quotes! I always seem to need some extra motivation on Monday morning!!
I have always been one to cry my eyes out but once I am done crying, I can usually move on. These pieces of motivation are exactly how I feel about life. Its okay how you are feeling, but to be strong you have to move on.
I hope the rest of your week improved… Life is about ups and downs and moving frrwad. Take care!