BY Isabela Sedano, BEng ยท 03ยท25ยท23 ยท LAST UPDATED: 11ยท01ยท23
What do you do at the start of the new month? Motivating yourself for fresh beginnings? Planning for the next month ahead? Or are you still hung up from the past one? From new year resolutions to the psychological effects of new beginnings, we also tackle time management methods and self-compassion that can lead us to a productive and fulfilling month.
So whatever you feel for the next thirty or so days, let's embrace it with positivity and a stronger mindset with the help of our handpicked new month quotes and new month wishes below.
The fresh start effect is an exciting phenomenon at every start of a temporal landmark, such as new years, birthdays, academic semesters, and new months. The boundaries of time allow us to reflect on our past imperfections, which propels us to act in line with our goals.
Furthermore, it interrupts our routine and encourages us to consider the bigger picture of our lives. A study's results revealed that diet interest and gym visits increased by 3.7% and 14.4% at the beginning of the month, respectively. For goals in general, the likelihood that people commit to their plans increases at the start of the new month by 23.6%1.
Take inspiration from the following new month quotes as you take advantage of the fresh start effect. And it doesn’t just have to be the start of a new month; check out our new day quotes for inspiration you can use every day of the week and new beginning quotes for more on the theme.
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New Month Quotes To Inspire Positivity
Now that we know about the fresh start effect, we should utilize it well by creating a positive start. First, we should reflect on and be grateful for the challenges and accomplishments of the past month. Then, we should set the tone for the weeks ahead by setting personal and professional SMART goals.
Getting stuck in the past or being too worried about the future brings us nowhere. And research has also proven that having an overall positive outlook on life can give us better health, increased productivity, and more.
It's an obvious choice! So let's start cultivating a positive attitude by immersing in the new month quotes below.
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New Year Quotes To Welcome Another 365 Days
January 1st is a major temporal landmark we celebrate worldwide, so it's no wonder we collectively reflect on the past and set goals for the following year.
According to a recent One Poll and Forbes Health survey on 1,005 American adults, 45% say better mental health is their top New Year resolution. The other top reasons are also health-related, such as improved fitness, weight loss, and a healthier diet.
Whatever your resolutions are, learn from the past and make progress for the future. May these new year quotes give you the motivation you need. And for more on the theme most Americans aspire to improve, you might also like to read up on our mental health quotes.
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Motivational Quotes About The New Month And Fresh Beginning
What concrete actions can we follow to be motivated for the next four weeks? We can plan for the next month through calendar blocking in physical notebooks or other digital options.
After scheduling events and tasks, we can add time blocks for self-care activities, socializing, and breaks. Incorporating color coding and labels also helps us see the month on a high level at one glance. Every hour doesn't need an assigned event; we only want to set boundaries among our life priorities while still enjoying flexibility.
Mastering this time management technique can give us focus and a more balanced life. So explore this method after reading the new month quotes below or click on for our handpicked selection of focus quotes.
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New Month Messages To Tell Yourself In The Mirror
In this digital age, wherein we face screens more than people, we rob ourselves of social and emotional development. Dr. Tara Well, a pioneer of mirror meditation, conducted mirror gazing experiments in which participants meditated on their reflections for two to three minutes. The sessions revealed the participants' inner critics and insecurities. It gave them an awareness of their real emotions, and it made them realize they need self-compassion.
With these benefits, do you want to integrate mirror meditation into your self-care regimen? Say these new month messages or our morning affirmations and take time to reflect in front of the mirror.
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Positive New Month Quotes To Move On From The Past
Do you have regrets from the previous month? Since our greatest critic is ourselves, practicing self-compassion should be a priority, especially when overthinking the past. Aside from mirror gazing, we can increase self-compassion through mindfulness.
By being more aware of what we say to ourselves, we can replace negative self-talk with kinder ones. By being aware of the present, our thoughts, and every simple joy, we can move forward from the past easier.
Think of kindness and forgiveness as you read the new month quotes below.
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Famous New Month Quotes To Push You To Greater Heights
From the fresh start effect to mirror gazing, we can also prepare for the month ahead by taking inspiration from successful people we know or famous icons. We have picked quotes from Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Martin Luther King Jr., a Nobel Peace Prize awardee, and many more.
Do you agree words are more impactful once we know the life story of the person behind the message? If yes, check out a summarized biography of the unfamiliar people who said the new month quotes below.
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Short New Month Captions To Post On Social Media
With 4.59 billion users worldwide, social media platforms are the perfect avenue for spreading positivity with as simple as quotes. But what makes it effective is its construction. According to a study, people likely resonate with well-written aphorisms2 - flow, repetition, rhyme - more than straightforward statements with a similar message.
Check out the short but impactful new month quotes below for your social media postings, or you can check our bet-on-yourself quotes and wanderlust quotes to inspire moving forward and doing something new this new month. Who knows, they may inspire someone to start a new adventure or simply have a better month than last.