101 Positive Quotes to Boost Your Mood and Brighten Your Day

The power of positive thinking isn’t just a catchphrase: It’s a concept backed by science. Research shows that intentional positive thoughts and speech can actually reduce worry and anxiety. The message? When you can look on the bright side, even during hard times, you can actually manifest more positive outcomes in the real world — and that’s an empowering message for anyone who needs to hear it right now.

When the going gets tough, look to our list of positive quotes that have the power to inspire and to lift up. From profound to lighthearted, these words come from authors, heads of state, celebrities, and other famous names.

Share these quotes with friends facing challenges, post them as poignant social media captions, or just jot down your favorites and post them somewhere visible so you can read them daily and repeat them to yourself as positive affirmations that can help guide and motivate you on your journey.

Still searching for more inspiration to harness the power of positive thinking? Check out our roundup of short inspirational quotes as well as our list of funny quotes just about guaranteed to make you laugh — because laughter is the best medicine, after all.