There is something about inspirational quotes that can uplift your mood in a moment and motivate you to act.
Here are three quotes which I personally find refreshing and powerful, and I hope they will make you smile, reflect and act.
Confidence in Yourself
- “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” (Oscar Wilde)
With his wonderful quirky wit, Wilde makes an important statement about self-acceptance and personal growth through the many stages of life. This is not about being vain but rather the foundation for emotional stability and personal development. We need to rely on our inner approval rather than being dependent on validation from others. Sometimes you might find yourself seeking validation even from those you don’t have a high regard for; perhaps you at times compare yourself unfavourably to others. This can only serve to undermine you and what matters is your self-belief that serves as a springboard to achievement.
Ask yourself:
- What qualities do you appreciate in yourself?
- What are you good at?
- What are you proud to have achieved?
Confidence to Act
- “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.” (Michelle Obama)
These truly encouraging words serve as a reminder of how important it is to dream and to turn those dreams into measurable, achievable goals. Once you have those goals, you can identify the tasks that will take you to them. Then comes the work. Hard work. Organisation, dedication, putting in the hours, consistency, continuity, determination, all are vital to the achievement of your dreams and goals.
Ask yourself:
- What do you dream of doing or having?
- What steps will you take to achieve it?
- What will your first step be, and when?
Confidence to Thrive
- “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style” (Maya Angelou)
This quote makes me smile every time I read it. There is so much joy, so much optimism in Angelou’s words, so many messages. She is saying that life is not about simply surviving the day, perhaps enduring a job you don’t like, but doing what you love. Build a life that has value and is rewarding for you.
Ask yourself:
- What are your passions in life and what do you do to pursue them?
- How could you increase the time you spend on them?
- What else could you do to increase your enjoyment of life?
In summary
These powerful quotes, and many like them, can serve as wonderful encouragers to confidence. There are also many other ways to boost confidence and self-esteem.
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