The important thing to remember when you—or a friend—are experiencing one of those periods where you feel like life is a daily struggle is that it is okay to not be okay. But with some simple words of encouragement, however, you can provide a bit of hope to someone who is feeling a bit down in the dumps. Or perhaps looking yourself in the mirror and repeating some encouraging quotes will give you the inspiration to move forward when you need some words of support during a particularly difficult time. Below, we’ve put together a roundup of encouraging words, meant to inspire, uplift, and support someone who is struggling. We have included some encouraging quotes, inspiring words of courage, and funny messages about being brave that you can share with your family and friends. So take a look over this list, and make note of your favorite ones. You never know who is going to need a little positive power in their life, and one of these encouraging sayings just may do the trick to brighten someone’s day!
150 Words of Encouragement
- This is what you’re going through, not who you are.
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
- You are doing awesome!
- This is tough, but you’re tougher.
- Don’t stress. You got this!
- Good luck today! I know you are going to do great.
- You’re making a big change, and I’m so proud of you!
- Sending some good vibes and happy thoughts your way.
- “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
- I know things are difficult right now, but I also know you’ve got what it takes to get through it.
- Sending good thoughts your way—I believe in you and don’t doubt for a minute that you will kill it.
- Keeping you close in my thoughts, today especially.
- “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein
- We’ve got friends for our happiest days and saddest moments. I hope you know I’m your friend now just as much as ever.
- I’m so sorry you’re going through this, but this too shall pass.
- You are always on my mind and in my heart.
- “Courage, dear heart.” — C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia Book 3: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
- You are so strong, and you are amazing for facing this with so much courage.
- If you ever need to talk, or just cry, you know where to find me!
- I hope you have a better day today.
- The next chapter of your life is going to be so amazing.
- “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” — Helen Keller
- I believe in you! And unicorns. But mostly you.
- What you’re going through right now is hard, but I’m rooting for you every minute of every day.
- I can’t wait to catch up with you soon so you can fill me in on all that’s been going on in your life.
- I hope you are surrounded by people who are good for your spirit.
- You can get through this. Take it from me. I’m very wise and stuff.
- Just sending you a quick note to let you that you’re on my mind and in my prayers.
- It takes serious courage to get on this path and stay on it. Good for you!
- Remember that you aren’t alone as you go through this difficult time. I’m just a phone call away.
- “It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.” — Oprah Winfrey
- Be good to yourself. And let others be good to you, too.
- Take everything one day at a time. I’m just a phone call away.
- There’s no doubt in my mind that you’ll succeed in whatever path you choose next.
- “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
- Be kind to yourself.
- You are completely and unconditionally loved.
- “No matter what you’re going through, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.” — Demi Lovato
- Sorry things are crappy. If you need somebody to binge-watch a whole season of something with you, I’m there.
- You’re doing exactly what you should be doing. Hang in there.
- At a time like this, don’t even bother with a dish. Just grab a spoon and start shoveling ice cream straight from the carton.
- “A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.” — Serena Williams
- You’re being so strong—and patient. Keep the faith. Things are going to start looking up soon.
- Thinking of you, and trusting that this difficult time is just a stepping stone along the path to something better.
- This totally sucks, but you totally don’t suck!
- I’m so sorry you’re going through a difficult time. I don’t know what to say, except that care about you, and I’m here for you.
- Just wanted to send you a smile today.
- “And you ask, ‘What if I fall?’ Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” — Erin Hanson
- Don’t live off of someone else’s script. Write your own.
- Remember, I’m here for you. And I have wine.
- “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
- Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress, which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.
- “It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop.” — Confucius
- A journey starts with one step.
- “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- I admire how strong you are!
- “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” — Robin Williams
- Faith can move mountains. Believe everything is possible and you will change the results!
- Don’t let how you feel make you forget what you deserve.
- “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou
- This, too, shall pass. And you are going to look back on this period in your life and be so glad that you never gave up.
- “It always seems impossible until it is done.” — Nelson Mandela
- “You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality in the mind next to honor.” — Aristotle
- Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.
- “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland
- You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
- “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
- You’re in a storm right now. I’ll hold your umbrella.
- “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot
- Today will never come again. Look forward to tomorrow.
- “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” — Blake Lively
- God gave you this life because he knew you were strong enough to live it.
- “Sometimes when you are in a dark place you think you have been buried, but actually you have been planted.” — Christine Caine
- You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
- “The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.” — Alexander Pope
- When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.”
- “Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself. Never doubt who you are.” — Stephanie Lahart, Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
- You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.
- “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” — Dr. Benjamin Spock
- Take a deep breath; it’s just a bad day, not a bad life.
- Every day may not be a good day, but there is something good in every day.
- “Your life is your message to the world. Make it inspiring.” — Sady Ali Khan
- “When the wrong people leave your life, the right things start happening.” — Zig Ziglar
- You have my full support, no matter what you do.
- Believe in yourself, because I believe in you!
- You are in charge of your own happiness.
- Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it!
- Storms don’t last forever!
- Today’s a good day to have a great day.
- Don’t be afraid to try. Be afraid to fail.
- No one is you and that is your superpower.
- Don’t try to be perfect. Just try to be better than you were yesterday.
- Don’t forget to be awesome.
- Follow your dreams—they know the way.
- You are stronger than you think you are.
- Your attitude determines your direction.
- A positive mind finds opportunity in everything.
- It always seems impossible until it’s done.
- Your speed doesn’t matter. Forward is forward.
- Grow through what you go through.
- Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.
- Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.
- It doesn’t matter what others are doing. It matters what you are doing.
- Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
- The best view comes after the hardest climb.
- You are capable of more than you know.
- If you never try, you’ll never know.
- Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
- I can’t wait to see what you do next.
- Progress, not perfection.
- It may not be easy, but it will be worth it!
- You should be so proud of yourself.
- You can do anything you set your mind to.
- Don’t forget to take notice of how far you have come!
- Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. It just means you try anyway.
- Make today matter!
- No matter what happens, you are strong enough to handle it.
- All things are difficult before they become easy.
- You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.
- Tighten your ponytail and try again!
- Embrace every challenge.
- Believe in the power of yet.
- “Don’t let your dreams be dreams.” — Jack Johnson
- “The expert at anything was once a beginner.” — Helen Hayes
- Be positive, patient, and persistent.
- Unless you puke, faint, or die, keep going.
- “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill
- Keep going until you are proud.
- Give yourself some credit for all you’ve done so far.
- “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” — Amelia Earhart
- Tomorrow will worry about itself
- Every moment is a fresh beginning.
- You are valuable. Don’t let anyone make you believe differently.
- “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” —Ingrid Bergman
- Remember why you started.
- Small progress is still progress.
- If it was easy, everyone would do it.
- “Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” — Martha Graham
- Great things never come from comfort zones.
- Doing nothing is a great way to change nothing!
- Nothing will work unless you do.
- Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.
- “Keep your sunny side up, keep yourself beautiful, and indulge yourself.” — Betsey Johnson
- Remember your why.
- You can do hard things.
- Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee, and handle it.
- We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa
- “People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Never throw out anyone.” — Audrey Hepburn
- If you stumble, make it part of the dance.
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