Top 55 Rachel Hollis Quotes

Some of the best dishes I can remember are from my childhood. Sometimes, whenever I want to feel like a kid again, I just whip them up for the family.

When it comes to business, diets, working out, writing, or any other dream, success isn’t about how high you fly. Success is about how high you bounce.

Moms, you should parent in whatever way works for your family and spend less time worrying about other people’s perceptions of how you’re doing.

We all know you can’t have a Fourth of July barbecue without the fixings that go with it.

Mental illness lives all around us every day. I’ve seen it in other family members, I’ve seen it in friends, and I’ve dealt with it myself with my own postpartum depression.

Ever since I was little, I loved soup! Whether I was sick or had a bad day, my momma would always make me soup!

It may seem counterintuitive to some people to take an entire morning or afternoon to prepare food for the week, but believe me, it’s not. You’ll even find that you eat much healthier when you’ve planned your meals ahead.

Being a boss takes guts and tenacity. Being a boss takes hustle and strength. Getting to the level of boss takes hard work – often times, harder than our male counterpoint because in many industries, we’re fighting our way into a boys’ club.

I like to tell people that I have some of the biggest mentors in the world… they just don’t know I exist. Dave Ramsey, Sara Blakely, Oprah, Tony Robbins, Brendon Burchard – I’ve learned everything I know from their wisdom through books, podcasts and conferences.

I graduated high school a year early and moved to Los Angeles to go to acting school, which is hilarious.

‘The Power of Habit‘ is the exact kind of non-fiction I love. It’s smart and interesting, and it changes your perception how you do what you do or why you are who you are.

I love my kids. They are the greatest thing I’ve ever done with my life, and they bring me joy every day.

I have been known to, on more than one occasion, look down my nose at items I deem to be tacky wedding fare… carnations, tulle, DIY invitations. And yet, the wedding I’m most embarrassed of having planned, the one I’d never put into my portfolio, is my own.

I love my boys more than anything on this earth.

Motherhood is a beautiful, wonderful gift… except when it’s not.

The second you get set in your ways is the second a newer, fresher, more innovative company is going to come in and take your market share.

For years, I’ve worn my dainty gold bracelets with inspirational sayings and encouraging one-liners to motivate me in my career. I liked to look down at my wrist and be reminded of my goals.

Whenever I am feeling happy or sad, I always find comfort in food.

I wake up each morning and make my schedule, and when I do, I plan the work around when I’ll be able to handle it best.

Cooking with a cast iron skillet is great because it can also be used for presentation! Simply prepare a delicious meal within it and display it on the table for all to enjoy.

If you’re living strictly for the future or living in the past, it can make your partner feel neglected. Make yourself focus on the moment you’re in.

I can think of many reasonable excuses for needing a cocktail, but Cinco De Mayo is always a no-brainer.

Some of the best presents I get from my children for Mother’s Day are homemade. It makes me so happy to see the time and effort they put into each gift.

Only commit to things you know you can accomplish because they’re incredibly important to you. Otherwise, you set yourself up for continued failure.

I cannot emphasize this enough: you must have a morning routine! The way you begin your day is crucial to the rest of your day. So if you begin it by pressing snooze 15 times, chances are you’re going to be running behind all day long.

My big brother Ryan was funny and unfailingly kind. He was one of the most talented musicians you might encounte, and had a prodigious ability to pick up any instrument and play it by ear within the span of a single day.

Every single day I’m alive or you’re alive, we’re choosing this life and this persona. We choose to be the stay-at-home mom who loves baking and Pilates. We choose to be a hipster who loves coffee shops and artisan goods. We choose to be a lawyer who runs marathons and only eats organic.

Dips are the perfect appetizer for any outdoor party! They are super easy to make and equally delicious!

Having a baby will put your marriage through the ringer, and if you’re lucky, you’ll come out the other end stronger for it.

Did I really want to teach my children that a list of successes is the most valuable legacy to leave behind? I absolutely did not.

Women often live according to rules they get from magazines or media. For example, if I don’t have kids by the age of 30, there must be something wrong with me. Goals are great to have, but having too many expectations won’t work, and worse, it will alienate your partner.

The most interesting people to me are entrepreneurs. As someone who’s owned my own business for over a decade, I am always so inspired by people who are building things.

Running a marathon was important to me, so I found time to train for it. Writing books is also important to me, so you know what? I carve out the time.

People always send me notes saying they’d love to be a speaker, but they could ‘never speak as well as you do!’ I’m like, ‘Girl, of course you won’t. You’re just starting out… everyone stinks when they start!’

Every successful business professional I know is constantly learning, reading, growing in their field.

Choosing elements for your wedding day should be fun, but these choices won’t make any difference in the stuff that matters. For better or worse, you’ll end that day married to your partner, and that’s the truly exciting part.

Like most working moms, my life is a constant juggling act.

I have immense respect for anyone with a physical deformity and the courage and confidence it takes just to go out in the world.

I can’t even count the number of times I’ve obliterated my diet with a binge session. One second, I’m floating along just fine, four days into a successful low-carb lifestyle. The next? I’m standing alone in a dark kitchen, eating a sleeve of Ritz crackers and cream cheese with a spoon.

Let’s be honest: you can’t celebrate fall without it’s leading role – pumpkin! You can incorporate this flavor of the season in so many ways, from candles to lattes, pies to decorations.

Summer at the Hollis household is all about us getting together and enjoying the pool, and Fourth of July is probably one of my favorite holidays to do just that.

Avocados are not just for guacamole! You can just about add it to anything for a little more flavor!

Being a boss has been one of the greatest privileges and challenges of my life.

My husband is a high-level executive at one of the largest media companies on the planet. He leads a worldwide team of more people than I can keep track of. He worked his way up from an assistant with drive and determination.

Learn to accept your spouse‘s point of view, and allow them their emotions because you’d expect the same thing in return.

My early years as a ‘speaker’ involved note cards that shook like a leaf while I held them because I was so nervous.

My favorite podcast ever is ‘How I Built This.’

As moms, we have so much on our plates. We’re busy, and our family depends on us for a lot of things.

Be honest with yourself about what you’re blowing off. A little cancellation here or a bow-out there can add up… but only if you refuse to acknowledge your actions.

Having kids in school feels stressful for me.

Every single part of our persona, no matter how long we’ve rocked it, is a choice we make every day.

I love breakfast! Not only is it the most important meal of the day, but I loved waking up to – the smell of bacon in the morning was my favorite thing as a kid!

I’m a pretty early riser, so I’m sort of the queen of five A.M. I love getting up early. It’s how I’ve written most of my books – that hour and a half before my kids are up.

I love slow cooker recipes – especially during the fall.

Falling down doesn’t matter, even if you do it a hundred times. All that matters is that you get up again.