25 Inspiring Quotes to Give You Strength, When Feeling Low
Looking for some words of encouragement when you’re feeling down?
When life gets challenging and you’re feeling low a little motivation can really help.
This allows us to push that low, depressed feeling out of the way in order to open ourselves up to feeling good.
One great way I’ve found that heals the mind and soul is uplifting, feel-good quotes. They serve as a little reminder that things will get better and you can get through this.
You can also share these words of encouragement to a friend feeling down, to help lift their spirits.
Read through these inspirational quotes and let me know in the comments the quote that gives you strength and makes you feel better.
20 Quotes to Give You Strength When You're Feeling Low #quotes #happiness Click To Tweet25 Inspiring Quotes to Give You Strength When You’re Feeling Low:
1. “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
2. “I am thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have come across my strength.” – Alex Elle
3. “Never be ashamed of a scar. It means you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.” – Unknown
4. “Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” – Christopher Reeve
5. “Until you’re broken you don’t know what you’re made of. It gives you the ability to build yourself all over again, but stronger than ever…” – Melissa Molomo
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6. “If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” — Fred Rogers
7. “Owning your story is the bravest thing you’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown
Owning your story is the bravest thing you'll ever do. - Brené Brown #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #WordsofWisdom Click To Tweet8. Forgive those who insult you, attack you, belittle you or take you for granted. But more than this… forgive yourself for allowing them to hurt you.” – Unknown
9. “There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you’ve had enough.” – Unknown
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10. “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” – Buddha
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11. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
12. “The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
13. “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” – Les Misérables
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14. “As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli
15. “Respect yourself enough to say ‘I deserve peace‘ and walk away from people or things that prevent you from attaining it.” – Jericho Silvers
16. “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” – Michael McMillan
You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one - Michael McMillan Click To Tweet17. “Every day may not be good, but there is some good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle
18. “One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you cannot change.” – Unknown
19. “Stop focusing on how stressed you are and remember how blessed you are.” – Unknown
20. “One has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear.” – Paulo Coelho
One has to understand that braveness is not the absence of fear but rather the strength to keep on going forward despite the fear - Paulo Coelho Click To Tweet21. “Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now that is true strength.” – Chris Bradford
22. “Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.” – Buddha
23. “I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.” – Joshua Graham
24. “Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” – Roy T. Bennett
25. “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up.” – Robert Tew
How to Use These Inspiring Quotes To Help You
Just reading these quotes when you’re going through a hard time is just one little thing you can do to help you focus on the positive.
Here are some other ways you can use these quotes to help when you’re feeling down:
- Write your favourite quotes in a journal
- Save these quotes to your Pinterest boards (for more inspiration you can follow me here)
- Use these quotes as inspiration to write positive affirmations
- Say these quotes out load when you need them most
- Share one of these feeling down quotes to give a friend or loved one strength
- Write a quote every day on a post-it note and post it to the fridge
- Read these inspirational quotes when you feel most vulnerable – before bed or first thing in the morning is a good time
Quotes to Give You Strength When You’re Feeling Low: A reminder
After reading these words of encouragement I hope you realize just how important you are.
You inspire so many people.
You are unique. You are loved. You are enough.
Never forget that you deserve to live every moment in life to the fullest.
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Did one of these quotes on Feeling Low help you feel better?
Share your favourite quotes in the comments below…
P.S. I’m going to let you in on a little secret of mine. I deal with depression and anxiety. There, I said it.
I feel I can share this as I know SO many of you out there are also experiencing or have experienced prolonged moments of feeling low, which can lead to depression and/or anxiety.
In many cases they go hand in hand like a couple of friends – of course, these are the friends you DO NOT want in your life.
I am happy to say that I know this is something I have to deal with and therefore I can do everything in my power to conquer depression head-on. This can be through a mindful self care routine, living in the present or giving myself permission to say no.
Even for those who don’t experience depression, we can all have low days from time to time. The days where everything seems hard, where everything seems like more of an effort than it should.
Having the strength to move through days like this can be tough and tiresome.
NOTE: If you are having hard days all the time and feel consistently low you could be dealing with depression. If this is the case, please seek help from your family doctor.
Also, therapy and potential medication go a long way to helping you get back on your feet again. So, NEVER be ashamed to reach out for professional help.
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Resources When You’re Feeling Low or Depressed:
- 10 Reasons Why Life is Beautiful & Worth Living
- 5 Types of Journaling for Mental Health
- How to Cope with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
- Love Yourself First: Daily Guided Journal
- 25 Positive Self Love Affirmations + PDF Worksheet
- 20+ Thoughtful Gifts for People with Depression
- 5 Tips to Stop Overthinking
I knew I’d see some C.S. Lewis on this list!! I love all of these so much ❤️
Much needed these days…feeling so low
Awesome Monday Motivation! I had to pin this so I can come back to it when I’m feeling down. Thank you for this!
Hey Kimmy! So glad to hear that 🙂 When I feel down I come back to this post and it boosts me up again. Have a great week!
Ooo I love these so much! Quotes are the best! And I think that Les Mis one is used in the Lion King as well. Pretty sure they sing that line in the Broadway musical version.
I had no idea that quote was in the Lion King. I’m going to look out for it! Thanks for stopping by Riana 🙂
I needed these today! Thanks for sharing them.
these are so great 🙂
Yolanda, thank you so much for sharing!
This one resonated with me, “Stop focusing on how stressed you are and remember how blessed you are.”
Have a beautiful day! 🙂
Thanks so much for your thoughts Jennifer! You have a wonderful day too.
What a great resource, especially for those days when you need some encouragement. Thanks for sharing and making someone’s day brighter 😉
You are welcome Tiffany. I find that putting together a bunch of quotes like this definitely helps on my lows days. Always good to refer to. Have a lovely day!
#19 is what I needed to read today. The last quarter of 2017 has been awfully busy for me and I found myself complaining a lot. This quote was a good reminder.
I agree – it’s a great remember. We are all blessed, we just need to remind ourselves sometimes. Thanks for your feedback Mala 🙂
I suffer with anxiety and quotes like this really help me too. Great post!
I’m so happy to hear. I have been there too and also find quotes like this help tremendously. Have a good one Linsey!
These quotes are uplifting and inspirational. I have enjoyed reading your post. Thank you for posting this 🙂
Thanks Rio! Happy to hear you enjoyed them.
Very inspiring thoughts for those blah days we all run into. Thanks for putting this together! Definitely saving for the future.
Thanks so much Gina, appreciate the feedback 🙂 Have a good one!
I do motivational Monday text to my kids lol these will be great!
That’s so sweet. I love that idea 🙂
Number 5 is my favourite “Until you’re broken ….. ” really enjoyed reading this segment, 20 Quotes to give you strength!!
Thanks Daddio 🙂 Lots of powerful words here – I knew you’d like xo
I have a tiny, tiny notebook where I keep all different kind of quotes that I like to read whenever I feel down or unmotivated. I’ll have to add some of these quotes as well.
Love that idea – that way you can bring it with you and always have a little encouragement. Thanks for this idea – I’m going to do the same 🙂
I love all of these! Thank you for sharing! <3
Thanks Viola, my pleasure 🙂
I love all of these quotes! They’re definitely helpful for the hard days.
Oh definitely. It’s amazing how the right words can be so helpful. Thanks for your feedback 🙂
Love the positivity. If I can focus on a mantra like one of these in the mornings, it makes my day a little brighter.
I agree Tanya – I’ve been trying to get up earlier to write in my gratitude journal. It makes quite the difference starting the day off with a positive mindset 🙂
Thank You for the inspiration !!!
You are welcome!
Forgive those who insult you, attack you, belittle you or take you for granted. But more than this… forgive yourself for allowing them to hurt you.” – Unknown
That one is my favorite!
Yes – this one is VERY powerful indeed. 🙂
I love these quotes! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Madison 🙂
These are so wonderful. I used to keep journals full of quotes like this when I was younger – many of these show up in them! 🙂
Good idea! I know have pinterest secret boards to keep track of all my quotes – but same thing right!
I just love quotes. I always have. When going through difficulty I have written many things on index cards and carried them with me!
That’s a great idea – bringing some inspiration along with you (literally) 🙂
I love positive quotes and personal development! Thank you for sharing!!
Oh me too – thanks for your feedback Lyndsey!
This list is just what I needed! I’m saving the link for extra inspiration whenever I need it!
Glad to hear Samantha 🙂
This one snagged my heart today: “Owning your story is the bravest thing you’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown Now I’m going to take time to ponder it.
It’s definitely one that needs pondering as it can have different meanings for everyone 🙂
These are great reminders. I have sever anxiety and some days can seem so dark which seems so wrong when the sun is shining.
Bookmarking this! I love saving quotes and pinning them up on my mirror or on my desk. These are some great ones!
Thanks! What a good idea.
I enjoy reading quotes. They can uplifting and inspirational. Always enjoy reading different quotes for any occasion.
Definitely. They are very therapeutic 🙂
These are all such great quotes. Often times we do feel down it is only natural. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Susie!
Some of these quotes made me take a deep breath and think…thank you!
I know – they are so thought provoking. Good to read and re-read them.
“There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you’ve had enough.” This quote has always been a favorite of mine… and of course this one.. “Stop focusing on how stressed you are and remember how blessed you are.” Thank you for sharing this, I love this!
Yes, I love those ones too. Thanks for your feedback Trish!
Thank you for sharing this! These are wonderful!
Thanks so much Emily 🙂
“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” — Fred Rogers ….. wow I really love this one and I had never heard it before.
I know, isn’t it beautiful – and I’d only heard of it recently too.
So encouraging! C.S.Lewis & Fred Rogers are two of my favorites.
Oh yes, they are masters of words.