150 WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Even the happiest person you know may have days where they are
feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or depressed. Sometimes we just can’t help
but feel like we are drowning in responsibilities, stress, and worry. Heck,
even teenagers and young children have moments when they could use some extra
encouragement! When that happens, something as simple as a few words of
encouragement can be enough to put a smile back on our faces and remind us that
things will eventually be better.
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!
1. This is what you’re going through, not who you are.
2. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore
Roosevelt
3. You are doing awesome!
4. This is tough, but you’re tougher.
5. Don’t stress. You got this!
6. Good luck today! I know you are going to do great.
7. You’re making a big change, and I’m so proud of you!
8. Sending some good vibes and happy thoughts your way.
9. “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a
great way.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
10. I know things are difficult right now, but I also know
you’ve got what it takes to get through it.
11. Sending good thoughts your way—I believe in you and don’t
doubt for a minute that you will kill it.
12. Keeping you close in my thoughts, today especially.
13. “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert
Einstein
14. 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.
15. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, but this too shall
pass.
16. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
17. “Courage, dear heart.” — C.S. Lewis,
18. You are so strong, and you are amazing for facing this with
so much courage.
19. If you ever need to talk, or just cry, you know where to
find me!
20. I hope you have a better day today.
21. The next chapter of your life is going to be so amazing.
22. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” — Helen
Keller
23. I believe in you! And unicorns. But mostly you.
24. What you’re going through right now is hard, but I’m rooting
for you every minute of every day.
25. 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.
26. I hope you are surrounded by people who are good for your
spirit.
27. You can get through this. Take it from me. I’m very wise and
stuff.
28. Just sending you a quick note to let you that you’re on my
mind and in my prayers.
29. It takes serious courage to get on this path and stay on it.
Good for you!
30. Remember that you aren’t alone as you go through this
difficult time. I’m just a phone call away.
31. “It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The
ability to triumph begins with you. Always.” — Oprah Winfrey
32. Be good to yourself. And let others be good to you, too.
33. Take everything one day at a time. I’m just a phone call
away.
34. There’s no doubt in my mind that you’ll succeed in whatever
path you choose next.
35. “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma
Gandhi
36. Be kind to yourself.
37. You are completely and unconditionally loved.
38. “No matter what you’re going through, there’s a light at the
end of the tunnel.” — Demi Lovato
39. Sorry things are crappy. If you need somebody to binge-watch
a whole season of something with you, I’m there.
40. You’re doing exactly what you should be doing. Hang in
there.
41. 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.
42. “A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can
recover when they fall.” — Serena Williams
43. You’re being so strong—and patient. Keep the faith. Things
are going to start looking up soon.
44. Thinking of you, and trusting that this difficult time is
just a stepping stone along the path to something better.
45. This totally sucks, but you totally don’t suck!
46. 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.
47. Just wanted to send you a smile today.
48. “And you ask, ‘What if I fall?’ Oh, but my darling, what if
you fly?” — Erin Hanson
49. Don’t live off of someone else’s script. Write your own.
50. Remember, I’m here for you. And I have wine.
51. “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” — Eleanor
Roosevelt
52. Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress,
which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.
53. “It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t
stop.” — Confucius
54. A journey starts with one step.
55. “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” — J.K. Rowling,
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
56. I admire how strong you are!
57. “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change
the world.” — Robin Williams
58. Faith can move mountains. Believe everything is possible and
you will change the results!
59. Don’t let how you feel make you forget what you deserve.
60. “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” — Maya
Angelou
61. 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.
62. “It always seems impossible until it is done.” — Nelson
Mandela
63. “You will never do anything in this world without courage.
It is the greatest quality in the mind next to honor.” — Aristotle
64. Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.
65. “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a
second-rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland
66. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and
smarter than you think.
67. “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
68. You’re in a storm right now. I’ll hold your umbrella.
69. “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” —
George Eliot
70. Today will never come again. Look forward to tomorrow.
71. “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” —
Blake Lively
72. God gave you this life because he knew you were strong
enough to live it.
73. “Sometimes when you are in a dark place you think you have
been buried, but actually you have been planted.” — Christine Caine
74. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the
only choice you have.
75. “The only time you run out of chances is when you stop
taking them.” — Alexander Pope
76. When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one
more time.”
77. “Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself.
Never doubt who you are.” — Stephanie Lahart, Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
78. You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best
days of your life.
79. “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” — Dr.
Benjamin Spock
80. Take a deep breath; it’s just a bad day, not a bad life.
81. Every day may not be a good day, but there is something good
in every day.
82. “Your life is your message to the world. Make it inspiring.”
— Sady Ali Khan
83. “When the wrong people leave your life, the right things
start happening.” — Zig Ziglar
84. You have my full support, no matter what you do.
85. Believe in yourself, because I believe in you!
86. You are in charge of your own happiness.
87. Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it!
88. Storms don’t last forever!
89. Today’s a good day to have a great day.
90. Don’t be afraid to try. Be afraid to fail.
91. No one is you and that is your superpower.
92. Don’t try to be perfect. Just try to be better than you were
yesterday.
93. Don’t forget to be awesome.
94. Follow your dreams—they know the way.
95. You are stronger than you think you are.
96. Your attitude determines your direction.
97. A positive mind finds opportunity in everything.
98. It always seems impossible until it’s done.
99. Your speed doesn’t matter. Forward is forward.
100. Grow through what you go through.
101. Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.
102. Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It
comes from what you do consistently.
103. It doesn’t matter what others are doing. It matters what
you are doing.
104. Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
105. The best view comes after the hardest climb.
106. You are capable of more than you know.
107. If you never try, you’ll never know.
108. Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
109. I can’t wait to see what you do next.
110. Progress, not perfection.
111. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it!
112. You should be so proud of yourself.
113. You can do anything you set your mind to.
114. Don’t forget to take notice of how far you have come!
115. Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. It just means
you try anyway.
116. Make today matter!
117. No matter what happens, you are strong enough to handle it.
118. All things are difficult before they become easy.
119. You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.
120. Tighten your ponytail and try again!
121. Embrace every challenge.
122. Believe in the power of yet.
123. “Don’t let your dreams be dreams.” — Jack Johnson
124. “The expert at anything was once a beginner.” — Helen Hayes
125. Be positive, patient, and persistent.
126. Unless you puke, faint, or die, keep going.
127. “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston
Churchill
128. Keep going until you are proud.
129. Give yourself some credit for all you’ve done so far.
130. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” — Amelia
Earhart
131. Tomorrow will worry about itself
132. Every moment is a fresh beginning.
133. You are valuable. Don’t let anyone make you believe
differently.
134. “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting
what you get.” — Ingrid Bergman
135. Remember why you started.
136. Small progress is still progress.
137. If it was easy, everyone would do it.
138. “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
139. Great things never come from comfort zones.
140. Doing nothing is a great way to change nothing!
141. Nothing will work unless you do.
142. Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.
143. “Keep your sunny side up, keep yourself beautiful, and
indulge yourself.” — Betsey Johnson
144. Remember your why.
145. You can do hard things.
146. Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee, and handle
it.
147. We can do no great things, only small things with great
love.” — Mother Teresa
148. “People, even more than things, have to be restored,
renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Never throw out anyone.” — Audrey
Hepburn
149. If you stumble, make it part of the dance.
150. The only time you run out of chances is when you stop
taking them.
