There are times when we overthink, when our hearts feel worn out, and when it seems impossible to pick ourselves up on our own.
There may also be times when, even though your mindset is positive, the situation itself feels tough—like when you’ve pushed yourself too hard and it’s exhausting.
So this time, we’ve put together a list of uplifting words for when you’re feeling down.
Quotes from great figures and well-known people are sure to ease your pain.
They’re also perfect for when you want to encourage someone around you—so be sure to check them out!
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Powerful yet gentle words that heal the heart… Words that lift you up in tough times (1–10)
I want you to pamper yourself—never blame yourself. Everyone’s already doing their best.NEW!Taro Yamamoto
These words empathize with a situation anyone can face—when you just can’t muster any energy—and they offer guidance on how to move in such times.
If you’re feeling low, it says, there’s no need to push yourself; proceed gently, and be kind to yourself now as you prepare for your next steps.
It acknowledges all the effort you’ve made so far, and suggests that to regain your vitality, it’s okay to pamper yourself.
It’s a message that makes you reflect on recognizing your own efforts and on the importance of rest in order to do your best next time.
Please stay alive. I want to put an end to a world that makes you want to die.NEW!Taro Yamamoto
These words express a strong desire to somehow change a world that robs people of their confidence and makes them feel like giving up on life.
They convey the idea that the suffering people endure is largely caused by the structure of society and the politics that shape it, and that by changing politics, society itself can be transformed into a world where everyone can live more easily.
A key point is the powerful appeal to those who have given up to choose life, which clearly conveys a sense of solidarity and support.
These words are filled with a wish to reduce suffering and create a world where everyone can feel happiness.
Where there is hope, there is life. Hope brings new courage and strengthens our hearts.Anne Frank
Here is a quote from Anne Frank, the Jewish girl known for The Diary of Anne Frank.
When you feel anxious about the future, try turning to these words.
By learning about Anne Frank’s life, you may find the strength to set goals and keep going, even when times are tough.
By holding on to the hope that “tomorrow will surely be better,” each day may start to feel more meaningful.
Let’s believe in the person we’ll be tomorrow and keep moving forward with a positive mindset!
If, in the light of your conscience, there is not the slightest cause for shame, what is there to trouble you? What is there to fear?Confucius
There are moments in life when anyone can feel anxiety or fear, and those feelings can lead us to give up or stop moving forward.
These are words from Confucius, the famous Chinese thinker, that express a way of viewing such negative emotions and make us consider how to turn our feelings in a positive direction.
When worries arise, it’s important to measure them against your own conscience, and if there’s nothing shameful there, you should go ahead and act—so the saying teaches us.
It suggests that the harder things get, the more vital it is to face yourself and remember who you really are.
Launching a boat into a storm isn’t the only form of courage.Snufkin “Moomin”
Here are some famous quotes from Snufkin, a beloved character from Moominvalley known as a traveler who loves freedom.
In everyday life, unexpected things can happen.
However, when you feel in danger, it may be important not to push yourself and not to carry everything on your own.
For example, taking the step to share your feelings with those around you is also a form of courage.
Striving for big goals is wonderful, but cherishing your own feelings and making small choices and actions in daily life may actually be what true courage is all about.
Do not rush. What matters is to keep moving forward boldly, like a cow.Soseki Natsume
Here is a famous quote by the novelist and poet Natsume Sōseki.
Remember these words whenever you’re troubled.
It’s a gentle message from Sōseki for those facing worries and hardships in life.
Many of us sometimes feel rushed or trapped by anxiety in our daily lives.
But, as this saying suggests, if you try to move forward slowly like an ox and tackle things at your own pace, you may find the confidence to keep going.
Especially when you feel stressed, take a deep breath and remember to proceed at your own speed.
Without rushing, let’s take our time and move forward little by little.
There are moments when everything changes. Things you used to lament suddenly start to feel trivial.Iris Murdoch
Here’s a quote by Iris Murdoch, a British writer and philosopher.
Many of us have probably had times in everyday life when we convinced ourselves we’re no good and slipped into negativity.
When that happens, try to remember these words.
In a single moment, everything might suddenly change.
When we’re facing problems or worries, we tend to overthink them.
But looking back later, we sometimes find ourselves feeling, “Ah, those were the days!” Let’s try not to miss the moments when change arrives, and keep moving forward with a positive outlook.