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50+ Words of Encouragement (For Strength in Hard Times)

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Words of encouragement are uplifting words that you say to yourself or someone else in order to make them feel better and to help give them the strength to get through hard times.

When we use words of encouragement, we can make those close to us feel supported, heard, understood and cared for. And we all know that when we feel truly supported, it gives us the strength to keep on going during difficult times and obstacles.

What are some good encouraging words?

We can express encouraging words to ourselves and others, through inspiring quotes, affirmations, mottos, poems, speeches, hand written cards and text messages.

The method in how you share these words will depend on your relationship and distance between you, however we have included some great examples below of encouraging words via quotes, mottos and affirmations so that you can determine what would be appropriate.

How do you encourage someone to stay strong?

When a friend or someone special to you is going through a tough time, it’s always good to encourage them to stay strong by asking them what they need to keep moving forward and helping them where possible.

Let them know that you are there for them, you understand how they must be feeling and give them a gentle nudge to keep on going, if that’s appropriate. Reminding them that they are strong and have overcome obstacles before is also a great reminder for someone going through a challenging time.

The feeling of being encouraged helps build confidence in our ability to tackle difficult problems which makes us feel more capable.

Words of Encouragement and Strength

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” Carol Burnett

 

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.” St. Jerome

 

“Either I will find a way, or I will make one.” Philip Sidney

 

“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” Babe Ruth

 

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

 

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Christopher Reeve

 

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

“Life is very interesting… in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.” Drew Barrymore

 

“A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.” Vernon Howard

 

“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” Mahatma Gandhi

 

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” Milton Berle

 

“A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.” Jack Dempsey

 

“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” Vince Lombardi

 

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” Hermann Hesse

 

“The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” Charles Dickens

 

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” Vince Lombardi

 

Words of Encouragement for Hard Times

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“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” Jean de la Bruyere

 

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

 

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Charles R. Swindoll

 

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” Og Mandino

 

“Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin Franklin

 

“I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything… at least not at the same time. So think of your priorities not in terms of what activities you do, but when you do them. Timing is everything.” Dan Millman

 

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi

 

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

 

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” Aristotle Onassis

 

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” Friedrich Nietzsche

 

“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.” Robert Tew

 

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” Khalil Gibran

 

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” Thomas Carlyle

 

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffett

 

“If there were no night, we would not appreciate the day, nor could we see the stars and the vastness of the heavens. We must partake of the bitter with the sweet. There is a divine purpose in the adversities we encounter every day. They prepare, they purge, they purify, and thus they bless.” James E. Faust

 

“He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.” Lao Tzu

 

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” Dolly Parton

 

“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” J.K. Rowling

 

Words of Encouragement for Work or School

We are sometimes faced with difficult work or school projects that we find hard to complete. In these moments, it is important for us not to be afraid of asking for help from others and taking a break when needed.

Think of a time that you (or the person involved) have gone through something similar before and remind yourself (or the person) of the obstacles that have been overcome before.

The following encouraging quotes can help here:

“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A.A. Mine

 

“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” Dr. Seuss

 

“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” Robert Collier

 

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” Jimmy Johnson

 

“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.” Alice Morse Earle

 

“No one is perfect – that’s why pencils have erasers.” Wolfgang Riebe

 

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” Nelson Mandela

 

“The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.” Stephen Richards

 

Words of Encouragement for a Loved One

Reminding a loved one about how much you believe in them and are there to support them can do wonders for them.

In challenging times, sometimes we really need to know that others have our backs and are there to listen, empathize and help when required.

  • Yes, I can see this is hard, but I 100% believe in you and I know you’ve got this.
  • Let me know which part you’re struggling with the most and let’s talk it through.
  • Things have a way of working themselves out. It’s just going to take time.
  • I’m here for you, no matter what.
  • Tell me what you need.
  • I’ve seen you overcome things like this before, I know you’re more than capable of getting past this too.
  • How can I help?
  • I’ve got your back, I hope you know that.
  • Let’s brainstorm it and see what we find.
  • I love you and I’m here for you.

If you want to read more about what ‘holding space’ means and how you can do it, be sure to check it out here: 46 Quotes About Holding Space For Someone

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