Quotes by Jennifer Belmontes Lara

“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” -Babe Ruth

jbelmont0023 — 2024-09-16 02:27:54 UTC

I cannot let the fear of failing stop me from pursuing my dreams. I chose this quote because I love baseball and understand that we cannot play the game of life if fear gets in the way.

“I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I'm not afraid of my flaws.” - Lady Gaga

jbelmont0023 — 2024-09-16 02:28:21 UTC

As a teacher and as a human being, I will make mistakes. Instead of tearing myself down for them, I will allow myself to break and learn.

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” - Buddha

jbelmont0023 — 2024-09-16 02:29:08 UTC

If we think negatively, we become negative. As teachers, we impact our students, who in turn impact the world.

“We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.” - Michelle Obama

jbelmont0023 — 2024-09-16 02:29:41 UTC

I tend to prioritize others before myself, including my loved ones and my students. I am taking steps toward putting myself first.

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” - Kobe Bryant

jbelmont0023 — 2024-09-16 02:30:22 UTC

I want the students I teach to have the skills to be successful in whatever they want to do. I want to inspire them to have a fulfilling and successful life.

“I don't have any control over what actually happens except for that I have full control over my will for myself, my intention, and why I'm there. That's all that matters.” - SZA

jbelmont0023 — 2024-09-16 02:30:52 UTC

Despite matters outside my control, I can control myself and my actions. I understand that I am here with good intentions and a clear purpose.