Inspirational Self Esteem Quotes & Sayings

I'm not talking about the blood ecstasy. I'm talking about my being able to fill that emotion void she has. You know her as well as I do, maybe better. She aches with it. She needs to be accepted for who she is so badly. And I was able to do that. Do you know good that felt? To be able to show someone that, yes, you are someone worth sacrificing for? That you like them for their faults and that you respect them for their ability to rise above them? — Kim Harrison

If you don't love yourself it's tough to love anything about your life. Appreciating who you are is essential to your happiness. — Karen Salmansohn

The reason that the little things are more important than the big ones, turns out to be very simple: one can fake the big things in one's behaviour, but not the little things. The little things lack the three "f's": feigning, fabrication, fakeness. Plus the most important "c": contrivance. — Nicos Hadjicostis

Humans are wired to want to share love, the essence of our being, with others. The more we close this area off by holding onto anger, frustrations, resentments and disappointments, the less we are able to love ourselves and others. — Antonia Hall

Life must be live by faith rather than fear. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You do not need to pay attention to those voices within you that create pain, or make you feel less competent, smart or able. — Sanaya Roman

Tired of being unhappy? Fix it. — Demi Lovato

If you feel unwanted or unappreciated where you are or by those you're with, it only means you're in the wrong place or with the wrong people. Hang in there. Someone else will see you for the true gift you are. — LK Hunsaker

All times are sacred; good times or bad times. — Lailah Gifty Akita

May you climb higher heights. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The Lord God is my hope, my joy and my strength. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You are brilliant. Low-self-esteem will never haunt you again. Be all that you can be. Know your purpose! Every trial will turn into a victory. You must speak that thing into existence and never give up. — Alisha Broughton

When you are in alignment with your life purpose; there will be a knowing in your heart that is so strong; that it will let you know your true calling. This will provide you with all the energy you need to fulfill your mission. — Renae A. Sauter

Listen. I wish I could tell you it gets better. But, it doesn't get better. You get better. — Joan Rivers

You are amazing! That is your secret. — Debasish Mridha

In spite of her plainness that would have made wallflowers of other women, she radiated a great sense of self-importance. — Robert Galbraith

Gracious words nourish the soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita

One of the most significant characteristics of healthy self esteem is that it is the state of one who is not at war either with himself or with others. — Nathaniel Branden

Stop waiting for creative inspiration. Start creating and inspire yourself along the way. — Ryan Lilly

My hair is not the shiniest of bobs
My eyes are not the brightest in the room
My figure will not get me modeling jobs
My smile will not bring young boys to their doom.
But do I cry and mourn my average face?
Or wish that I had boyfriends at the ready?
Do I not sleep because I lose the race,
Or spurn my food because I don't go steady?
My mind is on a more important thing
That lifts my heart and makes my spirit soar
I want to make the souls of people sing
And quiet down the mean and bullying roar.
To help the wounded girls replace the scar
With the right to be exactly who they are. — Nancy Rue

Your actions are viewed by observers through prisms shaped by their own interpretations, and sometimes misinterpretations. All you can do is strive to be your best self. Let the chips fall where they may. — Cathryn Louis

Be confident in spirit and courageous in soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita

After more than two thousand miles on the [Appalachian] trail, you can expect to undergo some personality changes. A heightened affinity for nature infiltrates your life. Greater inner peace. Enhanced self-esteem. A quiet confidence that if I could do that, I can do and should do whatever I really want to do. More appreciation for what you have and less desire to acquire what you don't. A childlike zest for living life to the fullest. A refusal to be embarrassed about having fun. A renewed faith in the essential goodness of humankind. And a determination to repay others for the many kindnesses you have received. — Larry Luxenberg

Dwell on your own sacred thoughts. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Faith gives self-confidence, self-courage and strength. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Be master of your destiny. — Lailah Gifty Akita

A person's worth in this world is estimated according to the value he puts on himself. — Jean De La Bruyere

Without Courage, Hope is a Universal liar. — Sahithi Setikam

The root of humanly caused evil is not man's animal nature, not territorial aggression, or innate selfishness, but our need to gain self-esteem, deny our mortality, and achieve a heroic self-image. Our desire for the best is the cause of the worst. — Sam Keen

Feed your self-esteem; not your ego! — Deborah Brodie

Positive goals lead to positive actions for purposeful life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Attachment to praise and avoidance of criticism keeps us from doing innovative, controversial work and--more simply--from following the paths we feel called toward, whether or not those around s understand or approve. — Tara Mohr

I love to play the game of life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Mockery is childish. It does not become you. — Veronica Roth

Believe in your dreams. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You just have to say to yourself, "I am not willing to accept anything less than what I deserve! I am smart! I am Beautiful! I am a good woman and I deserve to be happy!" It all starts with you. — Amari Soul

Learn to love yourself. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Great faith, Great confidence. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize. — Napoleon Hill

God created you for a special purpose. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You're allowed to be sad and angry. You're not allowed to give up. — Karen Salmansohn

Sometimes staying strong means not putting yourself in uncomfortable or triggering situations. — Demi Lovato

Be resilient until you complete a task. Challenge yourself and never limit yourself. Stay humble, hopeful, patient, but never quit! — Winsome Campbell-Green

I remembered learning from my favorite professor at Belmont to "surround yourself with people who are better than you," and I was now living that mantra. — Kimberly Novosel

Be weird...only losers are normal. — Marie

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself. — Harvey Fierstein

I've learned that you can't have everything and do everything at the same time. — Oprah Winfrey

Don't back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for yourself builds self confidence and self esteem. — Oprah Winfrey

We're miserable because we think that we are mere individuals, alone with our fears and flaws and resentment and mortality. — Elizabeth Gilbert

I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that. — Lauren Bacall

Self-courage, Self-confidence, Self-will! — Lailah Gifty Akita

By creating an image of low self- esteem within ourselves, we bomb and terrorize our true self. When we refuse to forgive, we create an insensible war from old grudges. When we allow stress to impede our healthy flow of energy, we create the weapon of destruction that kills humanity. — Forrest Curran

Do not envy any one. Their travel path is different from yours. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Forget about self-image and self-judgment. It's about self-love, and no one teaches you that at school. No one teaches you that if you accept and love yourself, nothing and no one can touch you.
This is the only face and body you're ever going to get, so be comfortable and happy in it. Own it. Own every aspect of who you are and present it to the world with the utmost pride. — Connor Franta

Let your spirit be great. — Lailah Gifty Akita

There are two types of spirits; either light or darkness.
Only one spirit (either light or darkness) operates at a time.
Grace-divine gives power for spirit of light to exist as a sacred-self. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I am my own self. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Sometimes the ugliest parts of ourselves are what others love the most. — Susan Renee

You are a fine piece of china. Don't let anyone treat you like a paper plate. — Karen Salmansohn

Because that saying about sticks and stones is a pack of lies. Unkind words hurt more than anything else. You end up carrying them around in your head, wondering if they're true. Bruises fade, but self-doubt follows you forever. — Kate Lattey

If you fight yourself, you will lose, and fighting leaves scares. — Michelle Hodkin

When you fail to be your own boss,
You are giving somebody else the contract. — Richard Marcel I.

Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others. — Oprah Winfrey

Sometimes it just feels so amazing to finally stand up for yourself. I highly recommend it. Life is too short to be taken for granted. — Demi Lovato

I cannot imagine a sentence more severe than a person limited not by his or her own abilities but by the opinions and expectations of others. And having been made to organize in such a way, comes the remuneration, but no penance or escape. — Noorilhuda

If you don't feel you have any choice in a situation, self-esteem and confidence plummet. But once you understand that you do have a choice, self-esteem will improve. You aren't a helpless victim anymore. You decide how you deal with a situation. You aren't just reacting to life; you're creating your life. — Theresa Cheung

Self love is number one. As you radiate it out to others; it will radiate back to you. — Renae A. Sauter

Staring too long at the light of another will blind us from seeing our own. — Charles F. Glassman

Don't take to heart, any negative criticism. Focus on positive thoughts — Lailah Gifty Akita

Brave people believe in a higher power than themselves. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Shine bright like a diamond. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Always try to fix what is broken so that when the blessings come, you will be able to receive it. This generation does a lot of right things for wrong reasons. — Patience Johnson

Your opinions about me does not change who I am. I am God's special possession. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Don't do things or act out your posture and gestures to impress people, just be yourself and portray the confident 'you' with that high self-esteem. So relax because you are 'you'. Be sincere, be authentic. That will be impressive enough. — Archibald Marwizi

Treat yourself like someone who is amazingly special. You are special! — Debasish Mridha

Do not despise your gift. We are all valuable. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Of course our most important role as a parent is to have our children know that they are loved and worthy. Even more importantly, it's to help them discover, and fan the flames of whatever it is that they are enthusiastic about! — Steve Karagiannis

All emotions have an opposite. Anger and sadness are two of the same. When someone is angry, when they calm down, you may discover they're actually sad about some part in their life. Do you know what the other side of envy is?"
I shook my head.
"It's a lack of confidence, self-esteem. If he envies Silas's strength, then he's unsure about his own. If he's envious of Victor's wealth and what he can give you, it's because he's insecure about his lack of money and ability to give you those material things. Gabriel's greatest weakness is his own perception of himself. — C.L.Stone

There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build. — Randy Pausch

Why would you put your self esteem in the hands of complete strangers? — Helen Banham Carter

Make sure your beliefs match who you are: love. — Renae A. Sauter

Remind yourself often that self-esteem is ephemeral. You will have it, lose it, cultivate it, nurture it, and be forced to rebuild it over and over again. — Cherie Carter-Scott

You must seek to thyself. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Just take this as a warning. Know that there's always a price for not being yourself. — Benilde Little

Talk to yourself the way you'd talk to someone you love. Shush your inner bully. Be your own bestie. — Karen Salmansohn

Dare to conquer your soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Your mission: feel good about who you are, what you do, how you think, and how you look
without needing anybody's approval! — Karen Salmansohn

Stop making someone else's looks your "#goals". By all means aspire to be a better version of your current self, but don't glorify others when you yourself are glorious. — Miya Yamanouchi

I never realized how intimidating it could be to be authentic — Jordon Johnson

What if happiness was a choice? — Sunanda J. Chatterjee

In moments when I am fully connected to my heart; I really do love everyone — Renae A. Sauter

Be brave, be great! — Lailah Gifty Akita

You all have your own distinct personal backgrounds. Of course some of you come from rich families, some from poor families. But circumstances beyond your control like that shouldn't determine who you are. You must all realize what you're worth on your own. — Koushun Takami

God sees us differently. We see where we are but God sees where we can be. — Jamie Larbi

Self-love is when you are genuinely happy not with the image you see in the mirror, but the person you see. — Kaiylah Muhammad

They are called, "SELF-worth" and "SELF-esteem" for a reason ... we can't let others decide what we are worth, that is so dangerous! Empower yourself! — Jaeda DeWalt

Never allow anyone to look down upon you. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The most important key to the permanent enhancement of self esteem is the practice of positive inner-talk. — Denis Waitley

Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, "I am of no value", is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought- so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything. It is usually said that you are your own master. — Dalai Lama

I dont care who you are I know who I am — Sandra Cameroun