Sometimes all you need is a bit of positivity and encouragement to lift them up, which is why we have put together a list of all the best encouraging quotes for you to share. And if you’re looking for short encouraging sayings for Instagram, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Encouraging Quotes
This totally sucks, but you totally don’t suck!
“No guts, no story.” – Chris Brady
You are stronger than you think you are.
Follow your dreams—they know the way.
“All limitations are self-imposed.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
“Stay foolish to stay sane.” – Maxime Lagacé
The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.”- Elbert Hubbard
Starting fresh with a full heart and big dreams.
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”—Confucius
“Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.” – Ralph Emerson
Be positive, patient and persistent.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein
Give yourself some credit for all you’ve done so far.
We can do hard things.
Sorry things are crappy. If you need somebody to binge-watch a whole season of something with you, I’m there.
“There are a thousand reasons to live this life, every one of them is sufficient.” – Marilynne Robinson
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
Believe everyone else is doing their best.
When the world says, ‘Give up,’ hope whispers, ‘try it one more time.’
This is what you’re going through, not who you are.
If not now, when?
You can do hard things.
Choose joy.
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible!” – Audrey Hepburn
Worth it.
Positive attitude, cheerful heart.
Surround yourself with positivity.
You’re in a storm right now. I’ll hold your umbrella.
Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
Don’t forget to take notice of how far you have come!
The future is bright.
Happy thoughts only.
Don’t stress. You got this!
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
Small steps in the right direction.
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” – Abraham Lincoln
Stay where your presence is valued.
“The wisest mind has something yet to learn.” – George Santanaya
It’s my time to shine.
“The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” – Ken Hudgins
Take everything one day at a time. I’m just a phone call away.
“Men do less than they ought unless they do all they can.” – Thomas Carlyle
Celebrate your wins.
Your attitude determines your direction.
Don’t let how you feel make you forget what you deserve.
You’ll never regret being true to yourself.
“Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett
When dreams become reality.
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle
You are in charge of your own happiness.
Keep going until you are proud.
I can’t wait to see what you do next.
Know your worth.
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary
You can get through this. Take it from me. I’m very wise and stuff.
A journey starts with one step.
You were meant to live an extraordinary life.
It takes serious courage to get on this path and stay on it. Good for you!
Perseverance always pays off.
Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it!
Always on the bright side.
Follow your heart.
“No great thing is created suddenly.” —Epictetus
Always learning, always growing.
Be the sunshine.
Just wanted to send you a smile today.
It’s the little things that matter most.
“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” – John Barrymore
If you never try, you’ll never know.
I believe in you! And unicorns. But mostly you.
Attack the day with enthusiasm!
“No wind favors he who has no destined port.” —Montaigne
“Life is fragile. We’re not guaranteed a tomorrow so give it everything you’ve got.” – Tim Cook
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others.” – Charles Dickens
Always prioritize your peace.
Back to basics.
“Leave no stone unturned.” – Euripides
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.“ – Eleanor Roosevelt
“My life is my message.” – Mahatma Gandhi
You have what it takes.
Choose to see the silver lining.
A positive mind finds opportunity in everything.
Note to self: I am worthy. I am capable. I am enough.
Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. It just means you try anyway.
The possibilities are endless.
You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.
Find joy in the ordinary.
“Don’t you know your imperfections is a blessing?” – Kendrick Lamar
The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
Small progress is still progress.
Take a deep breath; it’s just a bad day, not a bad life.
This is tough, but you’re tougher.
Remember why you started.
Don’t try to be perfect. Just try to be better than you were yesterday.
Doing nothing is a great way to change nothing!
Look for the magic in everyday.
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Mindset matters
“You can if you think you can.” – George Reeves
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.
Don’t forget to be awesome.
You can do anything you set your mind to.
Tell your own story.
“You can’t live an exceptional life by being “normal.”” – Nick Maley
Choose your own path.
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
Make today matter!
Super thankful that I’m alive.
“When in doubt, throw doubt out and have a little faith….” – E.A. Bucchianeri
You should be so proud of yourself.
Don’t underestimate your magic.
Gratitude changes everything.
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
If you stumble, make it part of the dance.
Remember your why.
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”– Milton Berle
Finding happiness in the little things.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
“Dream big and dare to fail.” – Norman Vaughan
Keep your sunny side up, keep yourself beautiful and indulge yourself. — Betsey Johnson
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank
“Open your mind. Get up off the couch. Move.” – Anthony Bourdain
More life, less stress.
Deep inside, we’re all golden sunflowers.
You are enough.
Be the example.
Your speed doesn’t matter. Forward is forward.
It always seems impossible until it’s done.
Focus on the good.
Timing is everything
Tighten your ponytail and try again!
I hope you are surrounded by people who are good for your spirit.
You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.
There’s no doubt in my mind that you’ll succeed in whatever path you choose next.
“Always do what you are afraid to do.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Write it in your heart that today will be the best day ever.
Don’t live off of someone else’s script. Write your own.
Don’t be scared to dream big.
“Keep going. Is not as difficult as you feel it is. Don’t give up.” – Brandon Sanderson
You are capable of more than you know.
Let failure be your fuel.
Your life is now.
“Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.” – Mark Twain
To do list: Be kind. Be grateful. Be awesome.
Love life, live life
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens.“ – Helen Keller
I hope you have a better day today.
“You can choose to not let little things upset you.” – Joel Osteen
“The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Mostly, the world sees you the way you see yourself.”– Lisa Nichols
It all begins with mindset.
You are doing awesome!
Be kind to the parts of you that are still learning.
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
Hello happiness.
“There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.” – Augustine of Hippo
Never lose your sunshine.
Prove them wrong.
You are the greatest project you’ll ever work on.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” –George Bernard Shaw
Be good to yourself. And let others be good to you, too.
“Life changes very quickly, in a very positive way, if you let it.” – Lindsey Vonn
Embrace the chaos.
Tomorrow will worry about itself.
It may not be easy, but it will be worth it!
“Whatever you do, do with all your might.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee
You’ll never regret investing in yourself.
Don’t worry about a life that looks good. Create a life that feels good.
Today will never come again. Look forward to tomorrow.
“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.”– Oprah Winfrey
Every day is a new beginning.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
“We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” – Helen Keller
Every moment is a fresh beginning.
Take time to savor the small moments.
Don’t be afraid to try. Be afraid to fail.
Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.
“Life is as easy or as hard as you think it is.”– Jonathan Lockwood Huie
“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” – Jim Rohn
Today’s a good day to have a great day.
You’re doing exactly what you should be doing. Hang in there.
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
If it was easy, everyone would do it.
You are completely and unconditionally loved.
The next chapter of your life is going to be so amazing.
You have my full support, no matter what you do.
Authenticity over popularity.
“To know oneself, one should assert oneself.” –Albert Camus
No one is you, and that is your superpower.
“You never fail until you stop trying.” – Albert Einstein
“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali
Show up.
Courage & Confidence
“Have faith in yourself and in the future.” – Ted Kennedy
Faith can move mountains. Believe everything is possible and you will change the results!
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” – Maya Angelou
Storms don’t last forever!
Choose to shine today.
Create change.
You matter.
Great things never come from comfort zones.
Fill the world with sunshine.
New month, new goals
Unless you puke, faint or die, keep going.
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. — Robin Williams
“Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong.” – Winston Churchill
All things are difficult before they become easy.
“Determine your priorities and focus on them.” – Eileen McDargh
“Being miserable is a habit; being happy is a habit; and the choice is yours.” – Tom Hopkins
“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” – Steve Jobs
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
“Don’t wait, the time will never be just right.” – Napoleon Hill
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
Be the energy you want to attract.
I’m glad you’re here.
Choose people who choose you.
There are so many happy days ahead.
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.” – Soren Kierkegaard
“A life of sacrifice is the pinnacle of art, and is full of true joy.” –Mahatma Gandhi
“You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” – Steven Wright
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde
Be kind to yourself.
“You can be everything. You can be the infinite amount of things that people are.”— Kesha
Remember, I’m here for you. And I have wine.
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” – Dolly Parton
You are valuable. Don’t let anyone make you believe differently.
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou
Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.
Choose where your energy goes.
Believe in yourself because I believe in you!
“Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” –Chinese Proverb
Gamechanger
Progress over perfection.
Every day may not be a good day, but there is something good in every day.
Your past does not equal your future.
Believe in the power of yet.
Grow through what you go through.
No matter what happens, you are strong enough to handle it.
Progress, not perfection.
Nothing will work unless you do.
“You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.”— Oprah Winfrey
“Keep going. Be all in.” – Bryan Hutchinson
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle
Embrace every challenge.
Let’s make courage contagious!
Whatever is good to your soul, do more of that.
It doesn’t matter what others are doing. It matters what you are doing.
Make today count.
Be proud of how far you’ve come.
So that is it for our list of Encouraging Quotes. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
For more great ideas, check out our other lists of Short Positive Quotes, Short Powerful Quotes and Inspirational Morning Quotes.
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About the Author
Laynni Deir
I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.
The goal of Purely Lists is to provide a comprehensive and diverse set of lists to cover every situation from holidays and celebrations to uplifting quotes and general motivation. Whether you are looking for something deep and profound, funny and foolish or positive and encouraging, we strive to offer easy, fast and accessible options.