Our day-to-day life consists of ups and downs, times of hardships and times of happiness. Ultimately, life is very much about your experiences and how you relate to others. Being true to yourself and living your life the way you want can give you a great sense of freedom and happiness. It is important to find your voice and to have a say in how you live your life.
The following inspirational quotes are all about why it is important to live life your own way.
The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams. – Oprah Winfrey
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
– Oscar Wilde
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? – Dr Seuss
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.
– Judy Garland
Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself. – George Bernard Shaw
Discuss 1. Which of the quotes is your favourite? Why?
2. Do you know any other inspirational quotes? What is it about these quotes that you find inspiring?
Create
1. In pairs choose one of the inspirational quotes above or another inspirational quote that you like. Design a poster to accompany your chosen quote.
2. (a) Work in groups to come up with your own inspirational quotes. Write your quotes on page 63 of your Portfolio and pass your Portfolios around for other groups to write in theirs until your page is full.
(b) Share your inspirational quotes with the rest of the class. 241
