There are times in our lives, even for the strongest women among us, where we need a little encouragement to get us through the day. Between the emotional struggles we face, to the stressful situations that seem to pop up when we least expect them, hearing the right words can help us put everything into prospective.
It’s no wonder why so many encouraging posts, quotes, and memes have been liked and shared on social media over the years that were specifically written to give us the daily encouragement we all need.
If you happen to be in need of a good dose of encouragement, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are our top favorite quotes that we hope will give you the encouragement boost you need.
1. Don’t give up because you had a bad day, forgive yourself and do better tomorrow. (Author Unknown)
2. Every damn brick they try to throw at you, use it to stand on. (Via Bossedupquotes)
3. Never let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future rob you of the happiness of your present. (Author Unknown)
4. Sometimes people try to destroy you, precisely because they recognize your power – not because they don’t see it, but because they see it and don’t want it to exist. (Bell Hooks, via WordPorn)
5. Be who you are. Break the stereotypes. The beauty of life is that we have the power to create what we want in this world. We don’t have to live our lives the way society says we do. (Author: Paulette Klein)
6. What matters most in life is not if they like you, but do they respect you.
7. You are ENOUGH. In fact you’re probably over qualified. So don’t let anyone else make you feel that you’re not.
8. Be so confident in yourself that no one’s opinion will matter or keep you from reaching your goals. (Author: Paulette Klein)
9. Ten years from now, make sure you can say that you chose your life, you didn’t settle for it. (Via thefemalehustlers)
10. I am courageous. I am confident. I believe in myself and I am determined to achieve all of my dreams and goals.
11. Self confidence is a superpower. It gives you the ability to achieve anything you set your sights on.
12. Note to self: You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be a little bit better than yesterday.
13. When the path you’ve been assigned to follow seems daunting and impossible, remember this. God doesn’t choose those who are equipped, he equips those he chooses.
14. You need to ignore what everyone else is doing and achieving – Your life is about breaking your breaking your own limits and outgrowing yourself to live your best life. You are not in competition with anyone else; plan to outdo your past, not other people. (Via #EmpoweringWomenNow)
15. Someday all of this will make sense and the pieces will come together. Maybe not tomorrow, but in time. Until then have faith and stay strong. Author: Paulette Klein
16. In a world full of uncertainty, fear, and inconvenience beyond our control, we must focus on our blessings and the silver linings in life. That, my friend, is what you can control and where you will find peace. Author: Paulette Klein
17. Shoutout to women who haven’t felt like themselves lately, but you get up everyday and refuse to quit; stay strong.
18. Your current situation is giving you an opportunity to re-evaluate what you really want to do with your life.
19. When everything in your world seems out of control, remember that you can control your wellbeing – meditate, breathe deep, go for a walk, read a book, eat well, call a friend. Nurturing your wellbeing will give you the peace you need to weather life’s storms.
20. If all you were able to do today was to make someone smile and bring joy to their world, you’ve done more than enough. Author: Paulette Klein
21, There is nothing more powerful than a person who has the strength to be vulnerable. Not vulnerable in the “put yourself in danger” vulnerability, but to be completely honest and willing to strip down emotional boundaries and to take a stand or to do something that others might criticize. That’s the point where you are truly courageous and personal growth takes place.
22. If you strive to do your best, even if it is a little bit day by day, you will eventually get to a point where you will be able to look back and see just how much progress you made that you originally didn’t think was possible. Don’t give up. Author: Paulette Klein
23. Strong women never give up. We might need a cup of coffee, a warm bath, a good cry, or even a day in bed, but we will always come back stronger each time.
24. Stress makes you think that everything has to be fixed right now. Just breathe. Things have a way of working themselves out.
25. Just because you are who you are and where you are at in life, doesn’t mean that you can’t evolve and become the future self you imagine yourself to be.
We hope that you were encouraged by a few of these beautiful quotes. Which ones were your favorites? Leave a comment in the comments section below and be sure to share, like, tweet, link, or pin this article to encourage someone that might it.
