Self Confidence Quotes

Believe in yourself up here and it will make you stronger than you could ever imagine.

~ Sarah Dessen

People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not.

~ Wayne Gerard Trotman

At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey.

~ Steve Maraboli

You all have your own distinct personal backgrounds. Of course some of you come from rich families, some from poor families. But circumstances beyond your control like that shouldn’t determine who you are. You must all realize what you’re worth on your own.

~ Koushun Takami

If you care about what people think about you, you will end up being their slave. Reject and pull your own rope.

~ Auliq Ice

When you express purity which is the truth about yourself, you feel a love for yourself that is expressed by self-respect, self-esteem, and self-confidence!

~ Tae Yun Kim

When our feet talk to us, we listen.

~ Alexander Nestoiter

Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.

~ Susan C. Young

Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.

~ Susan C. Young

Focusing your energy on the things you don’t like about yourself is self-sabotage and defeating. When you re-direct all that energy into a more positive direction, you will feel the shift instantly to improve your self-esteem and attitude.

~ Susan C. Young

It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.

~ Susan C. Young

Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.

~ Susan C. Young

Wouldn’t you rather have the respect of your friends and colleagues than succumb to pressure to do and say things that are out of character in order to feel accepted? You can overcome this habit simply by learning to say “no.

~ Susan C. Young

Become your own best friend—smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.

~ Susan C. Young

Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.

~ Susan C. Young

It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.

~ Susan C. Young

We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.

~ Susan C. Young

What we often forget is that most everyone else has dealt with the same struggles and uncertainties. You get to pick your response when this doubt creeps in. Will you allow it to undermine your confidence, or instead, choose to look at it objectively?

~ Susan C. Young

With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!

~ Susan C. Young

28,“Remind yourself of the many victories you’ve achieved and build healthier self-esteem and perceptions on those.

~ Susan C. Young

Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.

~ Susan C. Young

Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.

~ Susan C. Young

A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.

~ Susan C. Young

Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.

~ Susan C. Young

When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.

~ Susan C. Young

Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?

~ Susan C. Young

While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.

~ Susan C. Young

When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way . . .

~ Susan C. Young

I can . . . I can't. How do you speak to yourself? Do you ever feel as though you have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other? And they continually argue over your self-worth, competence, and personal value? Which one usually wins the debate?

~ Susan C. Young

Your inner critic is that voice in your head that second-guesses your choices, doubts your abilities, judges your appearance, criticizes you at every turn, and tries to convince you that you are never good enough.

~ Susan C. Young

The voice of the inner critic is mean, unforgiving, punishing, and downright hurtful. When you allow it to run roughshod over your happiness and emotional well-being, it can wreak havoc on your peace of mind and leave you feeling anxious, fearful, and depleted.

~ Susan C. Young

Demoralizing self-talk leads to a self-destructive mindset, making everything in life more difficult. Not only that, how you feel about yourself oozes out of your pores and makes a bad impression on others.

~ Susan C. Young

We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!

~ Susan C. Young

If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?

~ Susan C. Young

You can take your power back and silence the criticism and lies NOW!

~ Susan C. Young

Notice what your inner critic is saying, and issue a cease and desist! Regain control. Resist, and refuse to listen.

~ Susan C. Young

Learning to love yourself is easier when you have someone to show you how.

~ Martina Boone

No one will give a damn about you and your excellence unless you give a damn about yourself.

~ Abhijit Naskar

​Let your pretence of arrogance grow big as a Dinosaur, so that the fake intellectuals start to realize their true inferiority in front of you.

~ Abhijit Naskar

Learning to love yourself is like learning to walk—essential, life-changing, and the only way to stand tall.

~ Vironika Tugaleva