As a woman of 61 I’ve struggled with low self-esteem over the years. Menopause, opinions of others and external factors in general have made me doubt my own worth. But over the last few years I’ve really gained my confidence back, become more resilient and experienced personal growth through taking time for myself and keeping a journal of my thoughts and feelings. In the hustle of daily life, it’s still easy to forget just how valuable we truly are. Journaling has become a great way to help me reflect and reinforce my sense of worth. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, need a little boost or you’re looking for some inspiring quotes as a journaling prompt this collection of 100 self-worth quotes is for you. Grab your journal, choose a self worth quote that speaks to you, and let your thoughts flow. I guarantee you’ll start to feel good again and realise how wonderful you really are.
“We are always the same age inside” – Gertrude Stein
“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” — Unknown
“You are never too old to become younger.” — Mae West
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese.” — Billie Burke
“You don’t get older, you get better.” — Shirley Bassey
“You are never too old to reinvent yourself.” — Steve Harvey
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn
“A woman is like a tea bag—you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“The best thing about being in your 50s is knowing what you stand for and not being afraid to say it.” — Oprah Winfrey
“Confidence is not ‘they will like me.’ Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t.’” — Christina Grimmie
“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” — Beyoncé
“At 50, you know who you are, and you’re not afraid to show it.” — Diane von Furstenberg
“Aging gracefully means being flexible enough to change and wise enough to know when to let go.” — Unknown
“There is no expiration date on dreams.” — Unknown
“Aging is a privilege. Embrace it with gratitude.” — Jane Fonda
“It took me a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — Madeleine Albright
“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.” — Veronica A. Shoffstall
“If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude.” — Amy Tan
“It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Self-worth comes from one thing—thinking that you are worthy.” — Wayne Dyer
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot
“Your best days are still ahead of you.” — Oprah Winfrey
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye” Helen Keller
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené Brown
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” — Buddha
“Self-care is not a luxury. It is a necessity.” — Audre Lorde
“The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one.” — Unknown
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” — Oscar Wilde
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” — Norm Kelly
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” — L.R. Knost
“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” — William S. Burroughs
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow.” — Eleanor Brown
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” — Brené Brown
“Eat like you love yourself. Move like you love yourself. Speak like you love yourself. Act like you love yourself.” — Unknown
“Self-care is not about fixing yourself. It’s about taking care of yourself.” — Unknown
“You can’t control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out.” — Unknown
“Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do, not a punishment for what you ate.” — Unknown
“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” — Brené Brown
“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.” — Toni Morrison
“No is a complete sentence.” — Anne Lamott
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious.” — Anna Taylor
“The only people who get upset when you set boundaries are those who benefited from you having none.” — Unknown
“Stop shrinking yourself to fit places you’ve outgrown.” — Unknown
“You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” — Anna Taylor
“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” — Robert Tew
“Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to things and people that stress you out.” — Thema Davis
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” — Melody Beattie
“Surround yourself with people who make you feel good about being you.” — Unknown
“Be proud of how far you have come.” — Unknown
“Take a deep breath, and remember who the hell you are.” — Unknown
“Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is true prosperity” Eckhart Tolle
“Fear is stupid. So are regrets” Marilyn Monroe
“Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to beleive in yourself, magic starts happening” Unknown
“We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated” Maya Angelou
“The present is the best time to launch yourself forward” You Yeong Gwang, The Rainfall Market
“In order for something to exist, you must first believe in it” Evie Woods, The Lost Bookshop
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened” Mark Twain
“Realize that if a door closed, it’s because what was behind it wasn’t meant for you” Mandy Hale, The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence
“Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar” Michelle Obama
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” Neale Donald Walsch
“Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind” Jackie Joyner-Kersee
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old” George Burns
“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth” Unknown
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever” Walt Disney
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud” Maya Angelou
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time” Marthe Troly-Curtin
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun” Katharine Hepburn
“Life is too short to fold fitted sheets” Unknown
“There’s no secret to success—just work hard and never give up… and maybe avoid people who drain your energy” Unknown
“The older I get, the more I realize I don’t want to be around drama, stress, or uncomfortable shoes” Unknown
“How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself” Anaïs nin
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results” Rita Mae Brown, Sudden Death
“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” Shannon L Alder
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart” Confucius
“I am enough just as I am” Unknown
“You have to keep pushing forward. It doesn’t matter if you fall, just get back up and keep going” Dame Judi Dench
“You don’t have to be young to be talented or to have dreams. Keep going, whatever your age” Dame Maggie Smith
“If I limit myself to what I think I can do, I miss out on what I might actually be capable of” Tilda Swinton
“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this – you haven’t” Thomas Edison
“There are two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations” Jodi Picoult
“You can’t let fear define you. The moment you do, you stop living” Olivia Colman
“Don’t be afraid to take up space. You deserve to be heard, seen, and respected” Gillian Anderson
“Be yourself. Everyone else is taken” Emma Thompson
“True beauty comes from self-acceptance and a sense of humor” Joanna Lumley
“It’s not about being the best. It’s about doing your best” Jodie Comer
“Life is short. Eat the cake, buy the shoes, and never apologize for being yourself” Helen McCrory
“Don’t wait for the perfect moment—create it” Rosamund Pike
“For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“You were born an original, don’t become a copy!” Coco Chanel
“Never dull your shine for somebody else” Tyra Banks
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world” Lucille Ball
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting” Paulo Coelho
“There is no such thing as being ‘too much’—own your space, own your voice, and never shrink yourself for anyone” Hayley Atwell
“Rejection is not the end of your story; it’s just a plot twist” Kate Winslet
“Life is an adventure. Don’t be afraid to take the scenic route” Dame Maggie Smith
I hope these self love quotes give you inner strength in your daily lives. Get our your journal, choose some of these powerful self worth quotes and see where your writing or creativity takes you.
If there are any self-love quotes or self-confidence quotes I’ve missed that you feel are worth a mention then let me know in the comments 🙂
