Words of Encouragement + Fun Free Printable
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Looking for words of encouragement to say to your friend or loved one (or yourself)?
We all need encouragement from time to time. Whether it’s to tackle something new or to get through the day, having someone tell you, “You can do it!” is often precisely what we need.
So, in this post, you can find
- Phrases to say when you need to give encouragement
- Quotes on Words of Encouragement
- A fun Words of Encouragement printable
Words of Encouragement – Phrases to say
Here are a few phrases to use when you want to give encouraging words and spread positive vibes.
- “You’ve got this!”
- “Believe in yourself.”
- “Keep going; you’re making
progress .” - “Challenges are annoying and inevitable, but mostly you determine the outcome.”
- “Failure isn’t the end; it’s just a stepping stone to success.”
- “Stay positive and stay strong.”
- “Your potential is limitless.”
- “I’m proud of you.”
- “You have so much courage within you to conquer whatever comes your way.”
- “You are resilient.”
- “Embrace the journey.”
- “You’re stronger than you know.”
- Today is a new day.
- “Your efforts will pay off.”
- “Keep your head up.”
- “You’re capable of amazing things.”
- “Never give up on your dreams.”
- “Every day is a fresh start.”
- “You are enough.”
- “Hard work pays off.”
- “Stay focused and never quit.”
- “You have the power to overcome.”
- “Success is within your reach.”
- “Dream big and aim high.”
- “Your determination is inspiring.”
- “Stay fearless and keep moving forward.”
- “You are a beacon of hope.”
- “Your positivity is contagious.”
- “You’ve faced challenges before, and you’ve triumphed.”
- “The world is better with you in it.”
- “It’s not a bad life; it’s just a bad day.”
Short quotes about words of encouragement
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
C.S. Lewis
“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not making decisions.”
Catherine Cook
“The expert at anything was once a beginner.”
Helen Hayes
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”
Albert Einstein
Word of Encouragement Quotes
From all the Words of Encouragement quotes this one by Martin Luther King Jr. is my favorite.
“If you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“When you notice that you’re having negative thoughts about how all of this is going to pan out, you need to remind yourself that you are not a very good fortune teller.”
Donna W. Hill
“Positive thinking is like fuel to the car. It will keep you energized throughout your work.”
Abder-Rahman Ali
“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”
Harriet Beecher Stowe
“Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.”
Joel Osteen
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”
Abraham Maslow
“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you.”
Michelle Obama
“You have to speak words of continuous encouragement in order to achieve whatever goals you’ve set for yourself.”
Anquanette Gaspard
Words of encouragement printable
The Words of Encouragement printable includes the following phrases:
- I can. I will. End of story
- I breathe in calmness and breathe out nervousness
- Maybe swearing will help
- This is thought, but so am I
- I let go of worries that drain my energy
- Get over it
- I choose to find hopeful and optimistic ways to look at this
How to use the Words of Encouragement printable
The printable is easy to use
- Download the PDF below and print it
- Cut on the dotted lines (at the bottom of the sheet)
- And place it where someone might need Words of Encouragement
Where can you place this printable
You can leave one
- At your workplace
- On your refrigerator
- At the grocery store
- On the university or school bulletin board
- To your friend’s house
- At the bus stop
- Or any location that allows these kinds of “ads.”
Download Words of Encouragement printable
Download: Words of Encouragement Printable
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So whether you want to say words of encouragement to someone or need them yourself, I hope you found inspiration in these words of encouragement.
And if you’d like to be reminded of them daily, why not print out the free printable? It’s a great way to keep positive vibes around us all!