We all go through tough times. Those moments when everything feels heavy, and finding the strength to keep pushing forward seem impossible. Trust me, it happens to all of us!
Life can be tough, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure at times. But remember, you’re stronger than you think. A small dose of positive words can go a long way in reminding you of that.
That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite quotes and words of encouragement with you—words that have lifted me up, made me smile, and reminded me of my own strength.
Table of Contents
- Best Encouraging Quotes
- Best Words of Encouragement
- Encouraging Quotes for Hard Times
- Words of Encouragement During Hard Times
- Encouraging Quotes and Words for Self-Confidence
- Short and Simple Encouraging Quotes
- Encouraging Quotes to Overcome Fear
- Words of Encouragement to Overcome Fear
- Inspirational Quotes and Words of Encouragement to Keep Going
- Final Thoughts
Best Encouraging Quotes
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
- “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
- “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” — Buddha
- “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela
- “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” — Robert Tew
- “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” — C.S. Lewis
- “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman
- “Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.” — Dan Reeves
- “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne
- “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — Carol Burnett
- “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson
- “The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
- “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” — Unknown
- “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Confucius
- “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
- “Your limitation—it’s only your imagination.” — Unknown
- “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” — Zig Ziglar
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs
- “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot
- “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky
- “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson
- “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Zig Ziglar
- “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
- “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Chinese Proverb
- “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein
- Just remember, there are no quick fixes. But, by taking action just a little bit every day, you will build up a powerful reservoir of confidence, self-esteem, and discipline. — Scott Allan
- Why should you continue going after your dreams? Because seeing the look on the faces of the people who said you couldn’t… will be priceless. — Kevin Ngo
- Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. — W. Clement Stone
- Your mind is like a magnet – it attracts into your life whatever you think about most. — Paul and Tracey McManus
Best Words of Encouragement
- “You have the strength to overcome any obstacle life throws at you. Keep moving forward.”
- “Take a deep breath, and remember that this tough time is only temporary. Brighter days are ahead.”
- “You are more capable than you know, and every step you take brings you closer to your goals.”
- “It’s okay to take things one day at a time. Progress is still progress, no matter how small.”
- “You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up and doing your best.”
- “You are stronger than you think. Every challenge you overcome makes you even more resilient.”
- “Don’t let fear stop you. You have everything it takes to succeed.”
- “Believe in yourself, and trust that you can handle whatever comes your way.”
- “Mistakes are proof that you are trying. Learn from them and keep going.”
- “You are enough just as you are, and you have so much to offer the world.”
- “When things get tough, remember all the times you thought you wouldn’t make it, yet here you are.”
- “Keep going, even if it feels hard. Every step forward is a step toward a better tomorrow.”
- “You are allowed to feel overwhelmed. Just don’t forget to also feel proud of how far you’ve come.”
- “Don’t give up now. You’ve already come so far, and the best is yet to come.”
- “Your courage to keep trying is what makes you truly remarkable.”
- “Focus on what you can control, and let go of what you can’t.”
- “Sometimes, taking a break is the bravest thing you can do. You’ll come back stronger.”
- “You are doing an amazing job. Keep believing in yourself, and the rest will follow.”
- “Stay positive, stay fighting, stay brave, stay ambitious, stay focused, and stay strong.”
- “This is just one chapter of your story. It doesn’t define the whole journey.”
Encouraging Quotes for Hard Times
- “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” — Joshua Marine
- “Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this.” — Chantal Sutherland
- “The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness, that we too can shine our own light.” — S. Ajna
- “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” — Maya Angelou
- “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela
- “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” — Dolly Parton
- “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” — Helen Keller
- “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” — Robert Frost
- “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
- “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” — Haruki Murakami
- “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein
- “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — Aristotle Onassis
- “You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” — Unknown
- “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” — Napoleon Hill
- “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford
- “Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life.” — Unknown
- Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. — John D. Rockefeller
- When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. — Alexander Graham Bell
- You just can’t beat the person who never gives up. — Babe Ruth
- Sometimes when you are in a dark place you think you have been buried, but actually, you have been planted. — Christine Caine
- We do learn something about ourselves when we are up against the wall, and we do most certainly come out stronger. — Tina Sloan
- Soon, when all is well, you’re going to look back on this period of your life and be so glad that you never gave up. — Brittany Burgunder
- You can get a thousand no’s from people, and only one “yes” from God. — Tyler Perry
Words of Encouragement During Hard Times
- “Even the darkest nights give way to dawn. Hold on to hope, for brighter days are coming.”
- “You are stronger than you think. This storm will pass, and you will emerge with newfound resilience.”
- “It’s okay to not be okay. Allow yourself to feel, to grieve, to heal. You are not alone in this journey.”
- “This challenge may feel overwhelming, but take it one step at a time. You have the strength within you to overcome it.”
- “Like a diamond formed under pressure, you are becoming something extraordinary. This hardship is shaping you into a stronger, more resilient version of yourself.”
- “Remember the times you’ve overcome adversity in the past. You have the power within you to do it again.”
- “Don’t be afraid to reach out for support. There are people who care about you and want to help you through this.”
- “This too shall pass. Hold on to that belief, and let it guide you through the darkness.”
- “You are not defined by your struggles. You are defined by your courage, your resilience, and your determination to overcome them.”
- “Embrace the lessons hidden within this challenge. They are shaping you into the person you are meant to become.”‘
- “Take things one step at a time. Even small steps forward are steps in the right direction.”
- “You’ve faced challenges before, and you’ll get through this one too. Believe in your strength.”
- “Sometimes, it’s the toughest moments that reveal the best in you. Keep going.”
- “You don’t have to have all the answers right now. Trust the process, and take it one day at a time.”
- “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming what you thought you couldn’t.”
- “Give yourself permission to rest. Taking care of yourself is a victory in itself.”
- “The road may be rocky now, but every step you take is leading you closer to something better.”
- “This moment is hard, but it won’t last forever. Keep moving forward, even if it’s slowly.”
- “You’re doing the best you can, and that’s more than enough right now.”
- “Focus on progress, not perfection. Each effort you make is a step toward a brighter future.”
Encouraging Quotes and Words for Self-Confidence
- “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?” — Marianne Williamson
- “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau
- “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” — Norman Vincent Peale
- “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” — Benjamin Spock
- “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” — Suzy Kassem
- “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius
- “Don’t let someone dim your light, simply because it’s shining in their eyes.” — Tyga
- “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” — Christian D. Larson
- “Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong.” — Peter T. McIntyre
- “You are capable of more than you know. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back.”
- “Be your own biggest supporter. Believe in your abilities, even when others don’t.”
- “Don’t wait for permission to be great. You already have everything you need within you.”
- “Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, confidence grows.”
- “If you believe in yourself enough, you’ll know how to make it happen.”
- “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing. Confidence is about embracing your imperfections.”
- “The moment you start believing in yourself is the moment you begin to shine.”
- “You were born to stand out, not to blend in. Own your confidence and be proud of who you are.”
- “Confidence is not about being fearless. It’s about facing your fears and taking action anyway.”
Short and Simple Encouraging Quotes
- “Courage, dear heart.” — C.S. Lewis
- “Stars can’t shine without darkness.” — D.H. Sidebottom
- “No storm, not even the one in your life, can last forever.” — Iyanla Vanzant
- “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” — Robert H. Schuller
- “This too shall pass.” — Persian Proverb
- “Out of difficulties grow miracles.” — Jean de La Bruyère
- “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” — J.K. Rowling
- “Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
- We aim above the mark to hit the mark. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Fall seven times, stand up eight. — Japanese Proverb
- Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. — William James
Encouraging Quotes to Overcome Fear
- “Do one thing every day that scares you.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.” — Japanese Proverb
- “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” — Babe Ruth
- “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” — Jack Canfield
- “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” — Winston Churchill
- “Do not be afraid of your fears. They’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.” — C. JoyBell C.
- “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” — Susan Jeffers
- “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” — Nelson Mandela
- “Your fear is 100% dependent on you for its survival.” — Steve Maraboli
- “Fear has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.” — Zig Ziglar
- “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it.” — Susan Jeffers
- “Be afraid. And then do it anyway.” — Unknown
- “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” — Joseph Campbell
- “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” — Henry Ford
- “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” — Yoda
Words of Encouragement to Overcome Fear
- “Fear is a sign that you’re stepping outside of your comfort zone. Embrace it, and keep going.”
- “The first step is always the hardest. Take it, and watch your courage grow.”
- “You are stronger than your fears. Believe in your ability to overcome them.”
- “Fear may whisper that you can’t do it. Prove it wrong.”
- “Every time you face your fears, you become a little braver.”
- “It’s okay to feel afraid. It means you’re on the verge of something amazing.”
- “Your dreams are on the other side of fear. Take the leap and go after them.”
- “Fear is temporary. Regret of not trying lasts forever.”
- “Turn your fear into fuel. Use it to push you forward.”
- “You don’t have to be fearless. You just have to take that next step.”
- “Remember, you’ve faced fears before and conquered them. You can do it again.”
- “Fear is part of the journey. It doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path.”
- “Be proud of every small victory over fear. Each one brings you closer to who you want to be.”
- “Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s feeling the fear and moving forward anyway.”
- “Let your faith in your abilities be stronger than your fear.”
- “Fear gives you the chance to be brave. Seize that chance.”
- “Don’t let fear decide your future. You hold the pen to write your own story.”
- “Fear is a passing cloud. Keep moving toward the light.”
- “You are capable of overcoming anything, even your deepest fears.”
- “Trust yourself. You have faced your fears before and come out stronger.”
Inspirational Quotes and Words of Encouragement to Keep Going
- “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius
- “The best way to get something done is to begin.”
- “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.”
- “On particularly rough days, remind yourself that you’ve made it through tough times before.”
- “Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going.”
- “You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.” — Unknown
- “Every small step you take matters. It’s what gets you closer to where you want to be.”
- “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe
- “Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” — William Feather
- “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” — Walter Elliot
- “You didn’t come this far to only come this far. Keep going.”
- “Sometimes, things have to go very wrong before they can be right.”
- “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” — Jimmy Dean
- “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” — Thomas A. Edison
Final Thoughts
I hope these words of encouragement brought a bit of light and strength into your day. Whenever things get hard, come back to these quotes. Let them be your little reminders that you are not alone and that better days are ahead.
And hey, it’s okay to take things one step at a time. You’ve got this, and you’re doing great just by trying. Keep believing in yourself, and don’t forget to spread a bit of encouragement to those around you, too.
