Feeling stuck and needing some inspiration? On this page, you can explore some of Kids Help Phone’s favourite inspirational quotes on self-acceptance, personal growth and success.
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Quotes on Self-acceptance and Personal Growth
Taking care of your mental and emotional well-being can start with practicing self-acceptance and working on personal growth. It’s about feeling good about who you are and accomplishing your goals. We hope these quotes inspire you to approach your personal growth journey with an open mind and a belief that anything is possible.
“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” — Steve Maraboli
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” — Robin Williams
“Note to self: self-love isn’t selfish.” — Dua Lipa
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saving. ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmacher
“You do not just wake up and become the butterfly—growth is a process.” — Rupi Kaur
“Hold on to what is good, even if it’s a handful of earth.” — Chief Crowfoot
“When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.” — Chief White Eagle, Ponca
“It’s really about not wishing away the present and the past and wishing you were in the future, but just being hopeful and content with the idea of change.” — Billie Eilish
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“You may lose more than you win, be told ‘no’ more than ‘yes’ but if you stay the path, and put in the work you can be the best version of [yourself].” — Naomi Osaka
“Don’t try so hard to fit in, and certainly don’t try so hard to be different… just try hard to be you.” — Zendaya Coleman
“Trust your friends when they tell you what they see in you, and reflect their own goodness back to them.” — Jenna Ortega
“There are going to be ups and downs, but if you try to finish what you’ve started, to get outside your comfort zone and stay positive, that’ll help you feel good about yourself and find the mental toughness you need to keep going.” — Andre De Grasse
“For years I walked a path of healing, hoping that one day, I would finally arrive. I’m realizing I’m only either walking towards or away from myself, my truth.” — Serena Ryder
“Even in your uncertainty, and even in your waiting, you have made it this far, and that is worth celebrating.” — Morgan Harper Nichols
“Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.” — Lady Gaga
“Don’t measure your value with someone else’s tape.” — Unknown
“Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clean your path.” — Paulo Coelho
“When things change inside you, things change around you.” — Unknown
“Stop shrinking to fit into places you’ve outgrown.” — Furaha Joyce
Quotes on Success
Success is different for everyone—and that’s okay! You can define what it means for you. We hope these quotes remind you that success isn’t just about where you end up. It’s about the journey and the growth you experience along the way.
“If plan A doesn’t work out, the alphabet has 25 more letters.” — Claire Cook
“Don’t be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.” — LeBron James
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” — Nelson Mandela
“Hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made. If you push through the hard days, then you can get through anything.” — Gabby Douglas
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein
“Just focus on making the next right move. You don’t need to know where you’ll end up.” — Oprah Winfrey
“There are two ways you can go with pain. You can let it destroy you or use it as fuel to drive you to dream bigger, work harder.” — Taylor Swift
“When you’re feeling doubtful and wonder if this dream, goal, purpose in life will ever be fulfilled — stop, take a moment and believe you are called to do what you love to do.” — Jully Black
“My definition of success means leaving this environment that I’m in better than how I found it.” — Marissa Papaconstantinou
“Great things never come from comfort zones.” — Penny Oleksiak
Whether it’s about self-acceptance, growing as a person or finding success, your journey is unique and it’s okay to to move at a pace that’s best for you. You can keep these inspirational quotes close, share them with friends and let them guide you toward a life full of meaning and hope.
