20 Powerful Self-Confidence Quotes to Transform Your Life

Feeling like you need a boost of self-confidence? You’re not alone. Sometimes we all need a reminder of our inner strength and worth. That’s why I’ve gathered this carefully curated collection of the most inspiring self-confidence quotes – words that have the power to shift your perspective and remind you of your inherent capabilities.

From timeless wisdom to modern insights, these quotes about self confidence can help you reconnect with your inner power and build unshakeable self-belief.

Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, working through self-doubt, or simply wanting to boost your confidence, these quotes offer wisdom and inspiration for your journey.

20 life-changing self-confidence quotes

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
“Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
“I no longer choose to believe in old limitations and lack. I now choose to begin to see myself as the Universe sees me – perfect, whole, and complete.” – Louise Hay
“Confidence is not ‘they will like me.’ Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t.'” – Christina Grimmie
“With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.” – Dalai Lama
“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval.” – Lao Tzu
“If you keep living with confidence, the rest of your life will unfold exactly as it is meant to. It won’t always be comfortable. Some will recognize your brave; others won’t. Some will understand and like you; others won’t. But the way others respond to your confidence is not your business. Your business is to stay loyal to you.” – Glennon Doyle
“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” – Thomas Edison
“Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” – Michelle Obama
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Bernard M. Baruch
“When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.” – Joe Namath
“Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.” – Peter T. McIntyre
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Taking risks to create the life you want is an act of trust. It means believing in your ability to create a new reality while you are in the process of creating it.” – Gina Greenlee
“Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence.” – Norman Vincent Peale
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.” – Marie Curie
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” – Marianne Williamson
“When you know you are of worth – not asking it but knowing it – you walk into a room with a particular power.” – Maya Angelou

How to make these messages truly sink in: the power of EFT Tapping

Reading inspirational quotes about self-confidence is wonderful, but want to know how to really make these messages of self-worth sink in and create lasting change in your life?

That’s where EFT Tapping comes in.

Tapping is a proven, science-backed technique for rewiring your nervous system, regulating emotional responses, and creating meaningful, measurable change in your life. And it’s incredibly helpful for helping to boost confidence and self-worth.

Self-doubt isn’t a personality trait—it’s a pattern your brain has learned over time, likely in an effort to keep you safe. Tapping interrupts this cycle, rewires confidence into your nervous system, and helps you trust and believe in yourself again.

This makes Tapping an excellent tool to use in conjunction with self-confidence quotes and affirmations.

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Remember, true confidence comes from within. Use these quotes as daily reminders of your inherent worth and capability, and let Tapping help you integrate these powerful messages into your being.

You are powerful, wise, and capable – and I believe in you!

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Nick Ortner