65+ Motivational Quotes for Teens

The stress of schoolwork… 

Navigating friendships and relationships… 

Getting comfortable with your changing body…

Social media pressure… 

Decisions about your future….

Whew! 

Let’s be real: being a teenager isn’t always easy. 

But hearing the right words, at the right time, can help. 

These motivational quotes for teens are carefully crafted to help you find strength, lend you confidence, and offer encouragement, positivity, and unconditional support. 

Motivational quotes for teens: to love yourself more

Be kind to yourself! These quotes are here to remind you of just how loved, supported, and truly awesome you are.

• Change your self-talk. Remind yourself that you are strong and resilient and can handle anything that comes your way.
• You're a star. Keep shining and lighting up the sky.
• Straighten your shoulders and lift your head higher. You've earned the right to wear your crown.
• Self-love is not about thinking you're perfect. It's about knowing that you're good enough even if you aren't perfect.
• You have a wonderful purpose in this world. But you have to be your authentic self to fulfill it.
• You are a walking miracle. Never doubt how amazing you truly are.
• Just for today, focus on all the amazing things you've achieved. You deserve to celebrate your accomplishments.
• There are people that are proud of you. Be one of those people.
• The best thing you can do for yourself, right now, is to start believing in yourself.
• You are the author of this chapter; never hand the pen to someone else.
• You were uniquely made to be exactly who you are. Always remember that there can never be another you.
• The best thing you'll ever do is learn how to believe in yourself.
• Dare to love yourself. Not everyone is brave enough.
• It's time. Time to become who you're meant to be, and unbecome who they told you to be.
• Embrace your uniqueness and let your authentic self shine. You are simply amazing, just as you are.
• Setting high standards for yourself is self-confidence. Meeting them is self-respect.
• Remain true to yourself, always.
• Self-care is a form of self-love. Do something for yourself today, no matter how big or how small. You deserve it.
• Normal is boring. Be wonderfully weird.
• Be kind to yourself. What you may see as a flaw is what others admire as your strength.
• Your worth has nothing to do with how someone else sees you. You're amazing regardless of what they think.
• Be yourself, your wonderful, positive, quirky self. The people who are meant to be with you will be.
• When asked about all the things you love, make sure you name yourself first.
• Who you are is what makes you special, unique, and amazing. Don't stop being you.
• Give yourself at least one compliment a day.
• Accepting yourself as you are is the way to victory.
• Repeat after me: I am enough.
• Stay true. Stay authentic. Stay you. 
• Keep believing in you.
• Be yourself. Love yourself. Shine in front of those who never thought you could.
• You are uniquely beautiful. You are capable of greatness. You are awe-inspiring.
• You're allowed to love yourself even while you're becoming the best version of yourself.
• You don't have to be the best, but you owe it to yourself to be your best, whatever that may be.

Motivational quotes for teens: to succeed at school

Say good-bye to school stress; let these quotes push you to academic success. 

• When you choose to stay disciplined, you're also choosing to be successful.
• The time you spend learning and growing is never wasted.
• Procrastination is one of the worst things you can do to yourself. Start studying now; learning takes time.
• It may take hours of work and late nights, but just think how great you'll feel when you finally conquer a tough subject and pass a difficult test.
• You are much smarter than you think; give yourself a chance to learn and succeed.
• It's okay to not know all the answers. You're better off asking and learning than pretending to know and never learning.
• When you can look around and say with confidence that you're the hardest worker in the room, you'll know that your success is inevitable.
• Instead of worrying about your grades, start working for them.
• You'll never regret the time or energy invested in your education.
• Your success in school is never an accident. It's the result of hard work, dedication, and patience.
• You can accomplish anything. You just have to believe in yourself.
• It's time to stop avoiding the pile of books and start studying. The only way to start is to start.
• Dream big, study hard, and believe that wonderful things will happen for you.
• Have high expectations of yourself, then work hard to meet them.
• In school, as in life, never doubt yourself. Believe in your success and you're already halfway there.

Motivational quotes for teens: to increase self-confidence

Say what you mean, and mean what you say, thanks to these bold quotes. 

• The best revenge is letting them see you level up.
• I never lose. I'm either winning or learning.
• Tell me I can't. I'll do it twice and send you pictures.
• If I'm too much, go find less.
• Don't ask yourself if they like you. Ask yourself why you should value their opinion.
• They're going to talk about you anyway. You may as well give them something interesting to say.
• They call it attitude, I call it knowing my worth.
• When you talk trash about me, make sure you pronounce my name correctly.
• Don't mind me, I'm just being everything they said I couldn't be.
• I'll never apologize for being real.
• Note to self: do your own thing.
• Life is too short to be bothered by anyone else's opinion. 
• You're only talking behind my back because you're behind me.
• It's okay if you don't like me. Not everyone has great taste.
• Know your worth and don't give discounts.

Final thoughts

Feeling ready to take on the world? 

As you continue to inch towards adulthood, bookmark this collection of motivational quotes for teens, and return to it whenever whispers of support, encouragement to chase your dreams, or simply a reminder that yes, you can.

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