30 Phrases of Encouragement in English | Helen Doron English (2024)

FAQs

How do you uplift someone with words? ›

I believe in you, you've got this! You're not alone, we're in this together. I'm with you every step of the way. I support you no matter what.

"No matter what happens, you're strong enough to handle it." "You don't have to be perfect to be amazing." "Be positive, patient, and persistent." "Give yourself some credit for all you've done so far."

"Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine." "Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others."

What are some quick, encouraging messages? You might write things like “You've got this,” “There are better days ahead,” or “I'm here to help.” Keep in mind that using clichéd language can ring hollow in serious situations. So adding context and rephrasing is a good idea for those types of messages.

Examples of positive words include “love,” “hope,” “joy,” “gratitude,” “kindness,” “optimism,” “success,” “inspiration,” “confidence,” “harmony,” “laughter,” “appreciation,” and many others. These words are often used to encourage, support, or uplift someone's mood, thoughts, or attitudes.

“For what it's worth it's never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start over.”

What encouragement for hard times? ›

"The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it." "The only way to grow is to face challenges that seem beyond your strength." "Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations." "Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever."

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of encourage are embolden, hearten, and inspirit. While all these words mean "to fill with courage or strength of purpose," encourage suggests the raising of one's confidence especially by an external agency. the teacher's praise encouraged the students to greater efforts.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – Confucius. “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen” - – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney.