Do you sometimes question your worth? Does your inner voice whisper in your ear that you’re not good enough? Are you dealing with something difficult that’s making you doubt yourself?
Well, what if we told you there are powerful words waiting to be heard, ready to remind you of your incredible worth?
We’ve compiled a collection of self-worth and self-esteem quotes that are more than just words–they’re affirmations to hold onto when life gets tough. These words by famous people will remind you to believe in yourself and love yourself as you are, because you are enough.
“Quotes can be powerful because they encapsulate affirming and empowering messages in concise and relatable ways,” says Aja Chavez, LMFT, executive director of adolescent services at AMFM Healthcare.
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We all struggle with self-doubt and insecurity from time to time. The key to pushing through is to believe in yourself. On days when you’re struggling and need a little extra motivation, these quotes can give your self-esteem and self-worth a boost. You’ve got this!
25 Self-Worth and Self-Esteem Quotes
Here are some quotes that will help remind your of your self-worth:
Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.
The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.
Accept who you are; and revel in it.
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.
One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.
Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.
Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions. Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Tear off the mask, your face is glorious.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Never dull your shine for somebody else.
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.
The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.
You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.
To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.
The better you feel about yourself, the less you feel the need to show off.
The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.
Self-confidence is contagious.
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.
Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways.