A big part of self-care is recognizing that you are both capable of and deserving of greatness. On those hard days where you’re just not feeling it, these quotes about believing in yourself and caring for yourself may give you just the boost you need.
Inspirational Quotes About Believing In Yourself and Taking Care of Yourself
Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes sideways, and you feel like you can’t do anything right? You start to feel like you’re failing…as a friend, a partner, a mother, a human being. Just failing at life.
It’s tempting to just toss self-care out the window, leap into a pit of despair, and throw yourself an epic pity party. Hey, I get totally get it! In fact, I think you should go for it…but only for a few minutes.
Seriously, go ahead. Cry, scream, stamp your feet, yell at the universe. Get it out of your system. A big part of taking care of yourself is allowing yourself to feel your feelings. Besides, bottling up emotions never works out for anyone in the long run.
Once you’re done, though, it’s time to dry your eyes and pick yourself back up. Remind yourself that everything in this life is temporary, including setbacks. Then, tell yourself that you can do it (whatever “it” is for you). If you need some inspiration to help you get back up on your feet, these quotes below often do the trick for me. Some are about believing in yourself. Others are just really good advice for taking care of yourself. All of them inspire me in some way, though, when I have hard days. I hope they inspire you, too!
1. If you need something to believe in, start with yourself.
While most of these quotes aren’t really in any specific order, this one definitely belongs in the #1 spot. Even on the worst of days when you’re having a hard time believing in anything else, at least believe in yourself.
2. Prioritize your inner peace
It’s okay to make your inner peace and tranquility a priority. Sometimes you need to say, “This is too much for me right now. I choose not to deal with it until I’ve had a moment to center myself.”
3. You are more talented and capable than you imagine.
This quote kind of reminds me of what Christopher Robin said to Winnie the Pooh. It was true then, and it’s true now. You are so much more than you can even imagine. Believe it.
4. Only you can pull yourself down
“The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I’m not going to let myself pull me down anymore.”
No one else can pull you down. They may try, but ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether or not they succeed.
5. It takes just one star to light up the darkness
As long as you believe in yourself, it doesn’t matter if anyone else does. As the quote above says, it only takes one start to pierce the darkness. Be your own star. Be your own light.
6. When you believe it, you’ll find the way to make it true
If you don’t believe that you can do it, then you’ll fail. Think about it. If you believe something is impossible, then you won’t really put your all into trying. Only when you truly think, “I can do this” does the solution find its way to you.
7. Free yourself from other people’s opinions
Freeing yourself from what others think of you doesn’t just help you learn to believe in yourself more, it’s also an important part of taking good care of yourself emotionally. Be yourself, love yourself, and never feel the need to justify yourself to anyone.
8. Don’t let brick walls stop you
When you want something bad enough, let that drive push you to make it happen. Sometimes you’ll run into brick walls that are put there to test you. Find a way around them and stay focused on your dream. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”― Isabel Lopez
It’s a bit cliché, I know, but it’s true: where there’s a will, there’s a way. If you want something badly enough, then believe that nothing can stop you from achieving it.
9. Don’t let anyone disrespect you
Don’t let anyone walk all over you or treat you like a doormat. You are worthy of kindness and compassion. If someone treats you badly, don’t feel bad about getting up and walking away from them- both literally and metaphorically.
10. Don’t let fear hold you back
I’ve talked about this before, but I’ll say it again: DO WHAT YOU LOVE. Don’t let fear, insecurity, or anything else hold you back from chasing your dreams.
11. Don’t give up. Dreams can take time to come true.
Whatever you want to do in life, just know that you will do it. Just believe in yourself. It might take so many years to finally accomplish that, but you have to work for it. Skai Jackson
Sometimes it takes a long time for our dreams to come true. Sometimes we get sidetracked or sidelined. You’ll have days where you feel like you can’t take another step. Give yourself permission to rest, then get back up and keep going.
12. Don’t compare yourself to others
Don’t compare yourself to others or use them as a benchmark for your success. You are your own person with your own journey. Write your own story, not someone else’s.
13. Never let doubters drag you down
“There will be haters, there will be doubters, there will be non-believers, and then there will be you proving them wrong.” ― Jennifer Van Allen
Don’t let the haters, doubters, and non-believers drag you down. Prove them wrong. But don’t do it for them, do it for yourself.
14. Live in a way that getting what you deserve is a good thing
I saw a quote that said, “Everything you deserve is coming your way.” I originally planned to use that here, but then I thought, gee, that may sound a bit scary to some people! So, I came up with the one above instead. If you do that, if you focus on living the best life possible, then when “everything you deserve” finally makes its way to your front door, you’ll gladly embrace it rather than try to run from it.
15. What belongs to you will find you
This is another one that can be a double-edged sword. If you put out toxic negativity and live a life that harms others, then “what belongs to you” may not be what you want. Live the best life possible, believe in yourself and others, and try to be a good human being. If you do that, then “what belongs to you” is nothing but greatness, happiness, and joy.
16. It’s never too late to be who you’re meant to be
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to follow your dreams and become the person you were always meant to be. You just have to believe that it’s possible!
17. Think, believe, dream, dare
If anyone knows about making dreams come true, it’s Walt Disney. You can’t get to the “dare” part if you don’t start believing in yourself though.
18. Believe in the you that believes in yourself
“Don’t believe in the you that believes in me and don’t believe in the me that believes in you. Believe in the you that believes in yourself.” – Kamina
In other words, don’t just believe in yourself because you believe in someone who believes in you. You have to truly believe in yourself all on your own. I know, that was a whole lot of “believes” and now it doesn’t sound like a real word anymore. You know what I’m saying though, right?
19. Fake it until you make it
If you’re struggling to believe in yourself, just fake it! Tell yourself every single day that you ARE a champion. Make it a habit. Do it in the morning while looking in the mirror. Eventually, you truly will realize just how amazing you are.
20. You can’t do great things if you don’t expect them of yourself first
Never settle for less than you know you can handle. You need to raise your expectations and truly believe that you’re capable of greatness before you can achieve your goals.
21. Always, always, always believe in yourself
No matter what life throws at you, believe that you CAN overcome it.
22. Be confident & adventurous
If you believe in yourself, you’ll constantly seek out new adventures. That, in turn, could bring so many exciting new things into your life.
23. Believe you have an equal right to what you want in life
This is one of my favorite quotes about believing in yourself. I feel like so many of us believe that we’re “lesser” than others. Probably because since the dawn of civilization people with more money and power have flat-out told us that we are lesser. It’s way past time that we realize that every last human being on this planet is just as important as every single other person. If you want something, go after it. Don’t ever, ever, ever, ever, ever let anyone (including yourself) tell you that you’re not worthy of it.
24. Change the way you think about yourself
This goes along with the last one. If you want to change how you feel, start by changing how you think. Believing in yourself is a good first step in doing that!
25. Prevail
When they misunderstand you, smile.
When they underestimate you, laugh.
When they condemn you, ignore.
When they envy you, rejoice.
When they oppose you, prevail.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo
When you believe in yourself, you don’t worry so much about what others say about you or think of you. You know your own mind and you’re comfortable enough to say “I will not change for you.” You just learn to let judgment roll right off your back. Trust me, those who oppose you will find it infuriating when you prevail!
More Quotes About Believing in Yourself
- “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock
- “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there.” – Venus Williams
- “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
- “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” – Mark Victor Hansen
- “Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.” – Brad Henry
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “Your time is way too valuable to be wasting on people that can’t accept who you are.” – Turcois Ominek
- “You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.” – Wayne Dyer
- “To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” – Oscar Wilde
- “You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.” – Zig Ziglar
- “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” – Rumi
- “Believe in yourself, go after your dreams, and don’t let anyone put you in a box.” – Daya
- “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that’s what makes you a winner.” – Serena Williams
- “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” – Bernard M. Baruch
- “The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.” – William Jennings Bryan
- “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley
- “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered – just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” – Barrie Davenport
- “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” – E.E. Cummings
- “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
- “Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours.” – Richard Bach
- “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember – the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” – Zig Ziglar
- “Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.” – Peter T. McIntyre
- “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” – Arthur Ashe
- “Believe in yourself, listen to your gut, and do what you love.” – Dylan Lauren
- “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
- “Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life.” – Joyce Meyer
- “Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else’s.” – Billy Wilder
- “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”
- “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Believing in yourself is the first secret to success.” – Anonymous
- “Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure.” – Albert Bandura
- “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain
- “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
- “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” – Marianne Williamson
- “The body achieves what the mind believes.”
- “What you think of yourself is much more important than what people think of you.” – Seneca
- “Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same.”
- “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.” – Miley Cyrus
- “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” – Michael Jordan
- “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” – J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
- “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” – Carol Burnett
I hope you enjoyed these powerful quotes about believing in yourself as much as I did! Print them out and hang them where you can see them when you need a reminder. Better yet, copy them down into your journal (rewriting them yourself may help drive the message home better). Remember, you are strong, you are smart, you are capable, and you are amazing. Believe it. I do!
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