14 Inspirational Quotes From Our Favorite Wellness Gurus

From finding balance to taking the leap, we could all use a little inspiration sometimes.

August 12, 2021

By: Rebecca R. Norris

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Life can get complicated, and sometimes a little motivation is precisely what’s needed to carry on. Living in the health-oriented world that we do, there is a bevy of influencers who are just waiting to inspire their followers and the world at large to take charge of their mental and physical health, along with all the elements that play into both. However, if you’re not one to turn to social media for your advice, you might be more inclined to heed the knowledge of well-known health and wellness personalities. With that in mind—and knowing that we could all use a little boost every now and again—ahead you’ll find more than a dozen inspirational quotes from our favorite wellness gurus.

Oprah on Gratitude

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

The epitome of living well — mind, body and spirit — Oprah was one of the first big-name media voices to talk about the importance of wellness in day-to-day living and bring its message to a large audience.

Mark Hyman on the Importance of Community

"The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital."

Mark Hyman is a world-renowned health and wellness expert and author, with nine New York Times best-selling titles under his belt.

Jennifer Anniston on Life Lessons

"There are no regrets in life. Just lessons."

Jennifer Anniston is an actress, producer and businesswoman with a strong focus on health and wellness. She has partnerships with both Vital Proteins and Smartwater.

Ellen Latham on Purpose

“Create your ‘Why’ and you will gain clarity and motivation.”

A life-long physiologist, Ellen Latham is the co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness, a heart rate-based HIIT workout studio.

Cameron Diaz on Taking the Leap

"Your regrets aren’t what you did, but what you didn’t do. So take every opportunity."

Cameron Diaz is a retired actress, best known for her roles in romantic comedies. Since taking a step back from Hollywood, Cameron has focused her energy on her personal life, health and wellness.

Robin Arzon on Priorities

“Replace ‘I don’t have time’ with ‘It doesn’t matter’ and see how that feels.”

Robin Arzon is an author, ultramarathon runner and the VP of Fitness Programming for Peloton, where she is also a highly sought-after instructor.

Melissa Hartwig Urban on Self Care

“Pay yourself first. Whether you’re serving your family, your job, or your online community, you can’t effectively help others if you aren’t healthy, happy, and fulfilled.”

The co-creator of the cult-favorite Whole30 diet, Melissa Hartwig Urban is the picture of personal success, and has shared her transformation from drug addict to health and wellness role model.

Gwyneth Paltrow on Balanced Eating

"I try to eat organic food when I can, eat local food when I can, and eat as little processed food as possible, but sometimes you need a bag of Doritos and a beer in an airport."

Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress, author and businesswoman. Possibly most famously, she’s the founder of Goop, an occasionally controversial modern lifestyle website with a focus on wellness.

Shaun T. on Perseverance

“It’s not about how fast or how far you have to go. It’s about digging deep and pushing yourself to keep moving forward.”

Famous for his home fitness programs, Shaun T. is an American personal trainer who is responsible for fan-favorite regimens like Insanity, T25 and Hip-Hop Abs.

Dwayne Johnson on Working Hard

“Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is an actor and former professional wrestler who places great emphasis on health and wellness.

Jillian Michaels on Perspective

“Transformation isn’t a future event, it's a present-day activity.”

Best known for appearances on The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels is a no-nonsense personal trainer whose goal is to help clients live their healthiest, happiest lives.

Tracy Anderson on the Importance of No

“A successful life is created with two words: yes and no. Have the courage to say yes only when it feels right and no to the old patterns that don’t serve you.”

Tracy Anderson is a world-famous fitness entrepreneur who is best known for her revolutionary workouts, which promise to deliver long, lean muscles. She’s the training brain behind some of Hollywood’s fittest bodies, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Alessandra Ambrosio and others.

Bethenny Frankel on Making a Change

“Stop saying you want things to be different, then doing everything the same. If you want things to be different, change them.”

Bethenny Frankel is a former Real Housewives of New York City cast member, a philanthropist, and the founder of Skinnygirl, a women’s lifestyle brand with a focus on style, health and wellness.

Jess Sims on Consistency

“How you do anything is how you do everything.”

Jess Sims is a famous Peloton instructor whose mission is to share the importance of the mind-body connection.