30 inspirational quotes from powerful women to inspire confidence
Here is a little inspirational post for you today: 30 Inspirational quotes from powerful and successful women to boost your confidence and empower your mindset.
As you embark on your goals and dreams, sometimes we need a healthy reminder that there is the courage and confidence inside of us and that our journeys aren’t impossible. They ARE possible.
It can sometimes feel like we are on our own islands trying to figure out the next step, how to succeed, how to get by, how to overcome obstacles.
Especially as women.
And yet, there are beautiful souls that have taken the steps before us.
It can sometimes feel daunting seeing these successful women stand on stages speaking to the masses, reaching next levels of success and wealth, enjoying life and all it has to offer, while you are behind your computer working so hard towards your dream and it feel still so out of reach.
What I have learned as I learned more about those who inspire us: they were where you are now. They didn’t wake up where they are now.
If you listen to their stories, they are sharing their hardship, their struggles, their failures, and missteps.
What I love about these powerful women is that they are reaching back to pull you up along with them.
They share their stories, their wisdom, and their biggest lessons, SO THAT your journey doesn’t take as long, SO THAT you can struggle less and learn more.
The success of every woman, every confident woman, is about navigating their own paths towards an extraordinary life. Honoring that they our paths, as well as our big dreams, are unique to each of us.
And, yet, the inner fortitude, the inner confidence and self-esteem in needed no matter who you are.
We all will still need to overcome obstacles, and fears, and limiting beliefs.
We all will still fall, fail, need to start over, need to try new things, explore new ways of doing things.
It will always take time and growth no matter who we are and what our goals are.
Every ambitious woman, strong woman, will need to step outside of her comfort zone, extend past what she currently knows and who she is currently being, step into tough times, learn from them, and then use that knowledge to get to where she desires to go.
Most of the women we admire, had success later in life. They have a story and a journey that lead them to their big break. Some in their 20s, some in their 30s, some in their 40s, and even later in life.
I love that post that is going around social media that lists all the successful men and women and the ages they had their big breaks – like Vera Wang who designed her FIRST wedding dress at the age of FORTY, or Samuel L Jackson who got his big break in his 40s. Lucille Ball was in her 40s when she made I Love Lucy. Julia Child was 39 when she published her first cookbook.
Everyone has their journey that preps them for becoming who they need to be to have the dreams they desire.
Instead of competing with one another, or being envious of someone else’s journey, the best thing we can all do is to be INSPIRED by and LEARN from these icon figures.
See their success as what is possible for you! The Universe is showing you that there is evidence that it is possible.
Here are 30 inspirational quotes from powerful, ICONIC and strong women.
Read them. Post them on your wall. Let them be your mentors, your guides, your cheering squad.
Let these quotes be a reminder when things just feel hard, when you feel discouraged and when you need a reminder that you are learning and growing, not failing.
Let these inspirational quotes be the confidence boost you need each day.
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” Oprah Winfrey
“Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” Michelle Obama
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” Eleanor Roosevelt
“Confidence is 10 percent hard work and 90 percent delusion. Just thinking foolishly that you will be able to do what you want to do.” Tina Fey
“Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. And by doing it, they’re proven right. Because, I think there’s something inside of you—and inside of all of us—when we see something and we think, ‘I think I can do it, I think I can do it.” Amy Poehler
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” Coco Chanel
“Always, always, always believe in yourself. Because if you don’t, then who will, sweetie?” Marilyn Monroe
“I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.” Dolly Parton
Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” Sara Blakely
“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. when you stumble, keep faith. And when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.” Hillary Clinton
“Don’t be afraid to take charge, think about what you want, then do the work, but then enjoy what makes you happy, bring along your crew, have a sense of humor.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Every part of you that you’ve ever been, every phase you’ve ever gone through, was you working it out in that moment with the information you had available to you at the time.” Taylor Swift
When I thought I couldn’t go on, I forced myself to keep going. My success is based on persistence, not luck” Estee Lauder
“Your potential is limitless. You are unique, valuable, capable, and worthy of the dreams in your heart. Most of all, you have what it takes to transform and transcend whatever challenges you face.” Marie Forleo
I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass.” Shonda Rhimes
It is she who has enough confidence to define success and failure for herself who succeeds.” Sophia Amoruso
“I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.” Serena Williams
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”Judy Garland
“Learn to embrace your own unique beauty, celebrate your unique gifts with confidence. Your imperfections are actually a gift.” Kerry Washington
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” Nora Ephron
“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.” Mindy Kaling
“I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.” Simone Biles
“Success isn’t about the end result; it’s about what you learn along the way.” Vera Wang
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” Lucille Ball
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” Amelia Earhart
“Don’t give up. Defend your ideas, but be flexible. Success seldom comes in exactly the form you imagine.” Martha Stewart
“Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach anything better.” Florence Nightingale
“Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s about knowing and accepting who you are.” Ellen DeGeneres
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Maya Angelou
“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” Margaret Thatcher
“I think everyone makes a mistake at least once in their life. The important thing is what you learn from it.” Malala Yousafzai
Take some time to write these quotes down, pin there where you can see them everyday. Let them be a friend reminding you each day of how amazing you are.
Experience these quotes as guidance on how to approach your life, your dreams, your next great adventure.
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