120 Self-Help Quotes For Inspiration

In a world that often feels overwhelming, finding a source of inspiration can make all the difference. Self-help quotes have the power to uplift our spirits and ignite the motivation we need to push through challenges. This collection of the top 120 self-help quotes is carefully curated to provide you with the wisdom and encouragement to navigate life's ups and downs. Whether you're seeking solace during tough times or a boost of positivity to start your day, these quotes are here to remind you of your inner strength and potential. Dive in, and let the wisdom of great thinkers and leaders guide you on your journey to personal growth and resilience.

1. “I'd heard of Evergreen Care Center before. Cass and I had always made fun of the stupid ads they ran on TV, featuring some dragged-out woman with a limp perm and big, painted-on circles under her eyes, downing vodka and sobbing uncontrollably. "We can't heal you at Evergreen", the very somber voiceover said. "But we can help you to heal yourself." It had become our own running joke, applicable to almost anything. "Hey Cass, "I'd say, "hand me that toothpaste." "Caitlin," she'd say, her voice dark and serious. "I can't hand you the toothpaste. But I CAN help you hand the toothpaste to yourself.” - Sarah Dessen

2. “Do you have any advice for your readers?Lead the life that’s yours instead of faking someone else’s.” - Sandy Nathan

3. “The wind of God is always blowing... but you must hoist your sail.” - Francois Fenelon

4. “Crying was an acceptable outlet, even if it made you feel raw and empty inside, it was still better than that build up of resentment that grew from not letting your emotions out.- My Bestfriend's Girl -” - Dorothy Koomson

5. “A lot of books in the self-help section of your bookstore really belong in the fiction section.” - Steve Maraboli

6. “I worked for a menial’s hire,Only to learn, dismayed,That any wage I had asked of Life,Life would have willingly paid.” - Jessie B. Rittenhouse

7. “When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.” - Napoleon Hill

8. “Sometimes, I cannot control myself. Please do not blame me, its not me. Maybe it is someone who knows better about me.” - Santosh Kalwar

9. “Your brain is the organ of your personality, character, andintelligence and is heavily involved in making you who you are.” - Daniel G. Amen

10. “GIVING - Applied tithing is so rewarding. When you give away your time, talent, and treasures you create a huge shift in your prosperity consciousness. So start where you are as you reach for where it is you want to be.” - Lisa Washington

11. “Their daddy was fond of saying that mistakes weren't sins. The sin was not to learn from them.” - Judith Henry Wall

12. “Too much stress cannot be laid...upon the admonition that we seek so far as possible to live in the lives of other people. By sharing in the misfortunes of others, and rejoicing in their happiness, you add to your own emotional serenity and stability.” - Ralph Alfred Habas

13. “We wait for God to bless us while God waits for us to accept the blessing.” - Betsy Thompson

14. “Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” - Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati

15. “Good, capable individuals unconsciously and consciously guard and nurture themselves and their spirits every day in all sorts of choices, large and small. Just as their lives are never static, they are rarely if ever fractured. Their morals and ethics are never cut off from the whole of their evolving beings.” - Donald Van de Mark

16. “Look after your body and your body will look after you” - Paul Boxcer

17. “If you know someone who’s depressed, please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather.Try to understand the blackness, lethargy, hopelessness, and loneliness they’re going through. Be there for them when they come through the other side. It’s hard to be a friend to someone who’s depressed, but it is one of the kindest, noblest, and best things you will ever do.” - Stephen Fry

18. “Emotions are like muscles. Most of them go highly unattended, it's usually the weaker, undefined ones that cause injury to the rest, and there is most certainly memory response in play.” - Erica Goros

19. “Our lives are nothing but a short span of time. And if we spend tons of time earning money that we simply throw away, then we're throwing away part of our potential.” - Shmuley Boteach

20. “Your dreams will come true, but do not be overly demanding. Be logical – there are not enough mansions for everyone in the world, are there?” - Stephen Richards

21. “There is nothing to prove to anyone, just concentrate on your own needs.” - Stephen Richards

22. “Using your mind is a faster method to getting what you want. I mean, all you have to do is sit there. What could be easier?” - Stephen Richards

23. “Time and space have no meaning, just as your conscious thoughts are meaningless.” - Stephen Richards

24. “The first rule when you are in a hole is to ask for a hand out!” - Stephen Richards

25. “If the great internet connects us all ... then why are so many of us becoming increasingly isolated?” - Stephen Richards

26. “View life through a wide angle lens attitude and see your horizons broaden.” - Stephen Richards

27. “Your self-confidence is simply the part of your brain that tells you whether or not you should try something different or new or believe in yourself, and just as a Jedi truly believes that it is within their power to control their thoughts and stay in the Light, so can you.” - Stephen Richards

28. “This inner Being is all powerful, intelligent, indestructible and a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. This inner core is truly who and what you are and is perpetually trying to connect with your outward self.” - Stephen Richards

29. “Stop comparing yourself with others. If they are good at something, you too are good at something else. Self-confidence is not measured by your own capabilities versus that of others, but by your own needs.” - Stephen Richards

30. “The Jedi is a practitioner of mind mastery. He realizes that whatever they are experiencing, they are creating and that they can change their lives in an instant by changing their thoughts, their focus and the way they are observing and engaging the energy of the world around them and the people who they’ve invited into their lives to play whatever roles they’ve chosen them to play.” - Stephen Richards

31. “Positive belief in yourself will give you the energy needed to conquer the world and this belief is the power behind all creation.” - Stephen Richards

32. “Whatever belief we have actually stems from the thankfulness that we feel and this feeling further attracts more happy feelings towards us.” - Stephen Richards

33. “Once we open our eyes to the infinite magic that the universe has in abundance, we are sure to be enthralled by what we see and this miraculous creation gets us closer to our dreams and to the world as a whole.” - Stephen Richards

34. “The difference between being mediocre and achieving excellence is you.” - Stephen Richards

35. “Regardless of how far we have come, we are still looking for answers.” - Stephen Richards

36. “Though it may be interesting to know how many hairs there are on the human head, or how the giant red spot on the surface of Jupiter was formed, the real truths we are interested in are those about ourselves.” - Stephen Richards

37. “Lucky people will focus on what’s in front of them rather than scrabbling about for what they’re searching for.” - Steve Backley

38. “Explore. Train your conscious mind and your subconscious mind to start working for you by getting those great powers to move in a new direction. Start creating your own good luck today.” - Steve Backley

39. “To deliver your own personal maximum, you’ll realise there are no shortcuts; if you want to be a champion it is all about rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in.” - Steve Backley

40. “See it first in your mind, then become it.” - Steve Backley

41. “If you decide not to take action, you are going to fail, and even if you do take action, if you can’t keep up your motivation, you will simply end up back where you started.” - Steve Backley

42. “Do you want to know what one of the secrets to achieving all of your goals is? You’ve got to be committed.” - Steve Backley

43. “It is action that creates motivation.” - Steve Backley

44. “It is one thing to know what should be done, it is another to do it.” - Steve Backley

45. “It is never about who is right or wrong, it is about what is best.” - Steve Backley

46. “Success is simply never giving in to failure - either in mind or body.” - Steve Backley

47. “The sprint is like life ... blink and you miss it.” - Steve Backley

48. “Too often, people get stuck in a state of over-thinking, the result is that they never reach a decision.” - Steve Backley

49. “Becoming wealthy is about accumulating wealth.” - Stephen Richards

50. “Comparing yourself to others does nothing for you. Society has conditioned us to value people who fit a secular mold of perfection".” - Michele Woolley

51. “Patience is supported & nurtured by a quality of forgiveness.” - Allan Lokos

52. “At the back of my mind I wanted to be a journalist when I grew up since I didn’t seem to be getting any better at goalkeeping.” - Ian Colquhoun

53. “On the Brevity of Our TiesTies in this world last only for a time. We are husband and wife, parent and child, for a short period only. Once this reality sinks in, we cannot help treasuring each moment of our brief association.” - Kentetsu Takamori

54. “When your back is to the wall and you are facing fear head on, the only way is forward and through it.” - Stephen Richards

55. “It sometimes takes a state of solitude to bring to mind the real power of companionship.” - Stephen Richards

56. “Without enthusiasm then what we have surrounded ourselves with becomes worthless.” - Stephen Richards

57. “A BILL OF ASSERTIVE RIGHTSI: You have the right to judge your own behavior, thoughts, and emotions, and to take the responsibility for their initiation and consequences upon yourself.II: You have the right to offer no reasons or excuses for justifying your behavior.III: You have the right to judge if you are responsible for finding solutions to other people’s problems.IV: You have the right to change your mind.V: You have the right to make mistakes—and be responsible for them.VI: You have the right to say, “I don’t know.”VII: You have the right to be independent of the goodwill of others before coping with them.VIII: You have the right to be illogical in making decisions. IX: You have the right to say, “I don’t understand.”X: You have the right to say, “I don’t care.”YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY NO, WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY” - Manuel J. Smith

58. “Whatever it takes to find the real you, don't be daunted if the rest of the world looks on in shock.” - Stephen Richards

59. “You have a life; make a success of it.” - Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

60. “No matter how small you start, always dream big.” - Stephen Richards

61. “You have what it takes! Believe! You are the one with the dream. You own it. And you will walk through the open doors. Nothing can stop you.. Risk, even if you make mistakes. So live with faith and abandon. Have some fun. You are being carried...” - Evan Edwards

62. “Knowledge is very vital in life`s transformation and transition” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

63. “When we are connected to the source, we will not be afraid of any task set before us.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

64. “You don't need to go running from pillar to post looking for what God looks like.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

65. “So cheer up Beloved; for your God is able, He is the maker of all things.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

66. “God comes down in the evenings to chat with man, enjoy man's company and find out how man faired in the course of the day.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

67. “Your decision not to join the crowd may be what God is waiting for to grant you revelation on how to deliver your family, your country, business, profession or even your church!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

68. “God rewards every act of obedience to His Will.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

69. “Worship is the marriage of two Spirits - the Spirit of God and the Spirit of man.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

70. “Your mouth is not given to you for feeding alone; it is given to you to programme events and circumstance around you.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

71. “You recreate your world to your taste with God's Word in your mouth.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

72. “You are not permitted to suffer what others suffer, you are not permitted to fail or die young.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

73. “Don't die without fulfilling your purpose.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

74. “Even when we do not actively participate in our destiny, we are still on a chosen path. Life has a way of making decisions for us.” - Nina Guilbeau

75. “We are responsible for our own relationships, their successes, their failures, the good times, the bad times. Take responsibility for creating the relationships that you desire.” - Sam Owen

76. “On the road to success some will always expect tragedy ... ditch your doubts and experience success with Cosmic Ordering.” - Stephen Richards

77. “Twenty years from now you will be disappointed you never used Cosmic Ordering today.” - Stephen Richards

78. “To fail is nothing, unless you continue to ignore Cosmic Ordering.” - Stephen Richards

79. “...it's easy to express romantic love - harder to manage daily love - to forgive failings close to feelings - to divide self from soul...” - John Geddes

80. “No matter how much someone else loves you or you love other people, if you don’t love yourself then it can never be enough.” - Shannon Kaiser

81. “BlessBacks: Souvenirs for those who express their gratitude to their illuminators.” - Julie Saffrin

82. “Don't just float through life; don't just agree to anything and everything, have a course you are known for at all times.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

83. “With sticky thinking you can become unstuck!” - Stephen Richards

84. “Willful blindness sees no end of damage done.” - Stephen Richards

85. “Self-help isn't really self-help unless someone else is also helping you. We'd like to be that someone.” - Kenneth Schwarz

86. “Principle of Change #3: Vision gives change meaningful direction.” - Brett Blumenthal

87. “Quotations from ‘“THE STRENGTH IN KNOWING”***Convey to others more compassion, sensitivity, understanding rather than judgementalism”To find pity shall enable forgiveness to surfaceThere are good bones in everyone’s body, what varies are the numberCause and effect from the very smallest act by one individual can change mankind for all timeDevastation can be a reward, and a path to regenerationEmotions May Inhibit our Ability to Find PeaceOne must conquer One’s insensitivity to sensitivityTrue peace maintains strength and calm in the face of discord and tensionWisdom is not guranteed to be achieved with age but rather realized with ones sensitiviy to man and the universeOpposites create duality. The ego creates opposites. Therefore, the ego creates dualityOne should not permit his or her life path to be influenced by the expectations of others. Doubt is the archenemy of the purity of thought and it inhibits the essence of all that is Our, emotions and perceptions determine our attitudes and ultimately our choicesDon’t do it later; do it now.True love is unconditional and everlasting and it cannot cease.Reframing from negative speech is a path to reduction of negative thoughtUncontaminated understanding and awareness is the purity of essence and the essence of purity” - I Alan Appt

88. “Если ваш единственный инструмент - молоток, то каждая проблема становится похожей на гвоздь.” - Maslow, Abraham H.

89. “You have to let go of what is holding you back.” - Celso Cukierkorn

90. “My God can do it! My God will do it! My God wants to do it! My God has done it!” - Kathy Degraw

91. “We have been together for 40 years, married for 36. There have been three times in our relationship when we were unable to resolve an issue on our own. We used all the skill that we have and yet it was still unresolved. In those three times we sought professional help because there was a blind spot for each of us. The therapist was able to listen to both of us and help us come to a place of resolution that we both felt good about. I feel very grateful for that help. Most times we have been able to work things through on our own. Sometimes we can clear the issue in a matter of a few minutes, sometimes an hour and sometimes it can take several days. But we still keep working on it until we both say that we feel complete, we understand our own part and responsibility in the issue rather than simply blaming each other, are willing to go on, and there is an even deeper connection and sometimes even humor to the situation. In working each issue through to completion we have been able to retain a beautiful lightness in our relationship that we both cherish.” - Joyce Vissell

92. “Worry drains the mindof its power and, sooner or later, it injures the soul” - Robin S. Sharma

93. “Sometimes I feel like one of those sliding tile puzzles. I just get so dang close to what I want to see in the mirror and who I want to be... but then I have to completely jumble up the pieces to try to get even closer.” - Erica Goros

94. “Love is seeking the good and being the good.” - Erica Goros

95. “Change cannot and will not happen overnight. But the intent to evolve will produce opportunities for growth.” - Robin D. Hart

96. “When a man finds this kind of woman, he will go all out for her knowing that she will not be a letdown.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

97. “I've always been serious that way, trying to evolve to a more conscious state. Funny thing about that,though. You tweak yourself,looking for more love, less lust, more compassion, less jealousy. You keep tweaking, keep adjusting those knobs until you can no longer find the original settings. In some sense,the original settings are exactly what I'm looking for-a return to the easygoing guy i was before my world got complicated, the nice guy who took things as they came and laughed so hard the blues would blow away in the summer wind.” - Bill Withers

98. “A woman that is patient has the ability to endure provocation, pain, annoyance etc, with much calm and strength.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

99. “A responsible woman sees and accepts only the best in a given situation.” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

100. “A responsible woman guides, controls (albeit subtly), directs with superior knowledge that is higher than that of her contemporaries!” - Agu, Jaachynma N.E.

101. “No one gets out of this life alive.So leave a footprint of your choice.You are writing your epitaph.You are writing it now!Life is a process, not a goal.Live it now, or you will miss it!We have time to spend and no time to waste.” - Charles Franklin

102. “The problem with battling yourself is that even if you win, you lose.” - Caitlin Moran

103. “What would you do if you weren't afraid?” - Sheryl Sandberg

104. “Ride higher in life unto the higher life.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

105. “Decide to be rich! Hate poverty strong.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

106. “There is seed time and harvest, choose to sow at the right time so as to have a bountiful harvest.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

107. “You have been called to a life of blessing, don`t descend to that of curses.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

108. “Build up your faith while starving the fears.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

109. “Avoid conflicts, Embrace cordiality.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

110. “Eschew evil and it`s machinations.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

111. “Have the best course for all your actions.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

112. “Accept responsibilities for all your actions. Learn from your past and your mistakes.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

113. “Always contend for the good!” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

114. “Drown those degrading thoughts.” - Agu Jaachynma N E

115. “Light is life and always wins.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

116. “Desire to give and not always receive.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

117. “The giver is the blessed! The receiver stands still.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

118. “You are created with a mandate! You have all you need to fulfill it.” - Jaachynma N.E. Agu

119. “If we saw ourselves through the people's eyes we wouldn't be us anymore,we would change the flaws that make us perfect.” - Pravin Dhaliwal

120. “Only love can neutralize shame.” - Omar Manejwala