Sometimes it seems we are bombarded through social media with inspiration we may or may not want (well-meaning, motivational, “feel good” phrases), and countless ways to improve every single thing about our lives. While being true to yourself is still – hopefully – your main mission, and sure, there’s always room for improvement, it can be daunting to read that multitude of daily affirmations.

So, as a writer and a woman always looking for inspiration, I choose my words carefully. I’ve gathered a few favorites that I believe are aimed at those of us (well, I’m hoping I’m not alone!) who wind through our busy days dodging detours and curves we hadn’t always planned, and who sometimes need a mental boost in the positive direction. If you read something that strikes home, follow my lead and print it to post on your mirror, desk, or dashboard – wherever you look each day to remind yourself it’s all good.

My current favorite: “Calm is a super power!” Hopefully you’ll find some new inspiration below:

“Self-care is how you take your power back.”

“Excellence is doing the best you can with the resources you have, in the circumstances you’re in.”

“Know this: You can start over each morning.”

“If it costs you peace, it’s too expensive.”

“You are enough.”

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”

“Empowered women empower women.”

“If it doesn’t open, it’s not your door.”

“Here’s to chasing your dreams in the cutest pair of shoes you own.”

“Don’t let anybody steal your shine.”

“You don’t need to be pretty like her, you can be pretty like you.”

“No one can drive us crazy unless we give them the keys.”

“Creative minds are rarely tidy.”

“You are not too old, and it is not too late.”

“The best view comes after the hardest climb.”

“Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.”

“Start each day with a grateful heart.”

“Being happy never goes out of style.”

“Do all that you can and all you thought you could not!”

“When life gets blurry, adjust your focus.”

“Choose to be optimistic. It feels better.”

“When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.”

“You can’t spell challenge without change.”

“Work for it more than you hope for it.”

“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.”

“The secret of having it all is to believe you already do.”

“You will never find time. Make time.”

“Don’t second guess your own wisdom.”

“The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.”

“What you think, you become.”

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

“Don’t use your energy to worry. Use your energy to believe.”

“Note to self: I’m going to make you so proud.”

“The comeback is always stronger than the setback.”

“Some days she has no idea how she’ll do it. But every single day it still gets done.”

“Go where you feel the most alive.”

“Don’t be eye candy. Be soul food.”

“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, but never the goal.”

“If you stumble, make it part of the dance.”

“You can do anything, but not everything.”

“Admire someone else’s beauty without questioning your own.”