51 Thursday Quotes and Sayings for a Brilliant Day
Happy Thursday! The weekday is still ongoing, but the weekend is almost at reach. So, you might get excited and mistake Thursday for Friday. Well, don't let it ruin your day. It's another day to work on our goals, and we should be thankful we’re over the hump. If this speaks to you, our Thursday quotes below sum up the sentiments of this day.
Like Tuesday and Wednesday, we may feel the fourth day of the week is less eventful than the other days. On the other hand, for people on a four-day work week, lucky for you, Thursday is your New Friday!
Quick links to our selection of positive Thursday quotes:
Best Thursday Quotes
Every Thursday, everything might seem like routine as the week is well underway, but yet to draw to a close. Emotions from positive and negative memories normalize over time due to a phenomenon called hedonic adaptation, a natural human response. But we can surely combat its adverse effects when we are aware of it.
Keeping a gratitude journal is one way to limit the impact of hedonic adaptation. Through the journal, we can relive positive memories, reminding ourselves of the good moments1.
So, start yours now by grabbing an eco-friendly notebook. And pick a time this Thursday to write three things you're thankful for daily. Have a browse of our journal prompts for some ideas to get started.
Tolerable Thursdays are okay, but you can break the routine, foster a positive attitude, and have a great Thursday. If you're stuck, the following Thursday quotes below will cheer you up.
Productive Thursday Quotes To Push You
Thursday is an odd place. The weekend feels so close, but you're still in the middle of the workweek. And even if you don't feel like it, you need to finish your homework or do what your boss asked you to do. And that's where we might just need some Thursday inspirational quotes to keep going!
When we find ourselves experiencing a lack of motivation, we should be aware of how we talk to ourselves. A 2014 study described how a few shifts during self-talk could benefit us2. When referring to ourselves from a third-person perspective, we can think objectively about our responses and emotions, thus reducing stress and anxiety. When we are more level-headed, we can effectively eliminate time wasting, aiding our productivity.
Remember, how we talk to ourselves impacts our mindset. So let's learn positive self-talk after reading the Thursday quotes below.
Bright Thursday Morning Quotes To Greet The Morning
It's already Thursday. Are you consistent with your morning routine? If you don't have one, check Robin Sharma's 5 A.M. Club book for inspiration. The productivity guru shares his 20/20/20 winning morning routine, which says you must spend the first hour of the day moving for 20 minutes, reflecting for 20 minutes, and growing for 20 minutes. You can exercise, write a journal, read a book, or do activities that make you feel good and productive.
But let's admit waking up so early is not everyone's cup of tea. So craft your perfect morning rituals to greet the day after reading our Thursday quotes below. Have a fantastic Thursday morning!
Inspiring Thursday Wishes And Sayings
Good morning, TGIF! All of us have said that in our lives, but what about the other days? What about Thursday or Friday Eve? Gratitude should be present every day of the week. Like anything else, it takes practice. And it will get easier since our brain will encourage any activity that rewards us with happy hormones. Moreover, researchers have already proved a link between gratitude and overall well-being3.
Be a master of appreciation starting on a Thursday morning with our thankful Thursday quotes below.
Today is a new day! Today, this morning, is Thursday. Many will seize this day, and many will live it to the fullest. Why not you?
~ Unknown
Life is made out of Thursday afternoons. You just keep having them one after the other and let everything else take care of itself.
~ Tim Tharp
Other Quotes About Thursday Events, Shows, And More
In honor of Norse Mythology's god of Thunder, the fourth day of the week is Thor's day or Thursday. On the other hand, the Roman origin for Thursday came from the counterpart god Jupiter or Jove since they both control Thunder and lightning. So countries with romance languages have the following translation - Giovedì for Italian, Jeudi for French, and Jueves for Spanish. Meanwhile, in East Asian countries, the word is associated with trees because the days are based on the Chinese philosophy called wuxing.
Research more about the diverse linguistics of the days of the week after reading the rest of our Thursday quotes and sayings.
The Thursday night game is by far the most difficult game to prepare for.
~ Matt Cassel
Nothing screws up your Friday like realizing it's only Thursday.
~ Unknown
Yes, every Thursday he thinks she's doing SAT prep but really she's hooking up with Shane Ohman in the projection room above the auditorium! I never told anyone that before because I am such a good friend.
~ Gretchen Wieners
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1 | Unanue, W., Gomez Mella, M. E., Cortez, D. A., Bravo, D., & Unanue, J. (2019). The Reciprocal Relationship Between Gratitude and Life Satisfaction: Evidence From Two Longitudinal Field Studies. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02480 |
2 | Kross E, Bruehlman-Senecal E, Park J, Burson A, Dougherty A, Shablack H, Bremner R, Moser J, Ayduk O. Self-talk as a regulatory mechanism: how you do it matters. J Pers Soc Psychol. 2014 Feb;106(2):304-24. doi: 10.1037/a0035173. PMID: 24467424. |
3 | Sansone RA, Sansone LA. Gratitude and well being: the benefits of appreciation. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2010 Nov;7(11):18-22. PMID: 21191529; PMCID: PMC3010965. |