17 Motivational Quotes to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Sometimes, life gets the better of us and we find ourselves lacking in self-esteem. The mind is a complex thing, but for all its amazing capabilities, it has its flaws, and those flaws can lead us to look down on ourselves, experience feelings of worthlessness, and even get stuck in a seemingly endless pit of negativity pertaining to how we perceive ourselves.

There’s no magic cure to feeling confident – it comes from within – but sometimes, it can help to have a different perspective. If you’re feeling like your self-esteem is low at the moment, here are 17 motivational quotes that be able to offer you a different view of yourself and make you feel like you should: worthy, happy and content.

1. “You cannot be “everything to everyone” so stick to your beliefs and try to become the best.” – Rob Tateossian, founder of designer jewelry and cufflinks brand, Tateossian.
2. “When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.” – Joe Namath, former New York Jets quarterback.
3. “I think the best way to have confidence is not to allow everyone else’s insecurities to be your own.” – Jessie J, British award-winning singer.
4. “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock, American pediatrician and best-selling author.
5. Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin, childhood fictional character from Winnie the Pooh.
6. If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody else will. Have a little more confidence.” – Cathy Moriarty, American singer and actress.
7. “If you put a small value on yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.” – Anonymous
8. “We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies.” – Roderick Thorp
9. “How strongly you believe you really can will play the biggest part in determining if you actually will.” – Lorri Faye, motivational and inspirational speaker.
10. “A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” – Zen Shin, author.
11. “You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving yourself and see what happens.” – Louise Hay, American motivational author.
12. “People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not.” – Wayne Gerard Trotman, award-winning children’s author.
13. “The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain, world-renowned writer, publisher and lecturer. He is also known as the ‘Father of American literature’.
14. “The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain, world-renowned writer, publisher and lecturer. He is also known as the ‘Father of American literature’.
15. “You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” – Diane Von Furstenberg, Belgian fashion designer mostly known for her creation of the wrap dress.
16. “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” – Malcolm S. Forbes, entrepreneur and son of B. C. Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine.
17. “No matter what you look like or think you look like you’re special and loved and perfect just the way you are.” – Ariel Winter, American actress and star of sitcom, Modern Family.
18. “We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.” – Swami Vivekananda, Indian Hindu monk.