20 Words of Encouragement Quotes to Feel inspired

Everyone can use some words of encouragement from time to time. Whether you feel stuck in a problem or whether you are looking for that initial boost to reach your goals, these quotes will help you. If you have a friend or family member that is feeling low and could use some inspiration, you can try telling them some of these quotes. 

These will help you realize that no pain is permanent, and no problem is unfixable. While it might take time and effort, your dreams are always within reach. 

1. “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —A.A. Milne

2. “Sometimes it’s OK if the only thing you did today was breathe.” —Yumi Sakugawa

3. “In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” —Abraham Maslow

4. “Stop measuring days by degree of productivity and start experiencing them by degree of presence.” —Alan Watts

5. “My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou

6. “I found that ultimately if you truly pour your heart into what you believe in—even if it makes you vulnerable—amazing things can happen.” —Emma Watson

7. “Just because you fail once doesn’t mean you’re gonna fail at everything.” —Marilyn Monroe

8. “You are always stronger and more resourceful than you give yourself credit for.” —Rob Moore

9. “Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.”

10. “If it’s making you nervous, you’re doing it right.” —Childish Gambino

11. “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” —W. Clement Stone

12. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” —Nelson Mandela

13. “Life has no limitations, except the ones you make.” —Les Brown

14. “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” —Robert Frost

15. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” —Erol Ozan

16. “If you can’t do anything about it, then let it go. Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t change.” —Tony Gaskins

17. “At any given moment you have the power to say ‘This is not how the story is going to end.” —Christine Mason Miller

18. “Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.” —Bob Goff

19. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” —Walt Whitman

20. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” —C.S. Lewis