Here are 71 short positive daily reminders for a happy life.
Short Positive Daily Reminders
Life can get busy and even stressful at times. It’s full of ups and downs. No one is without flaws. Everyone has their own struggles.
There is no perfect life as much as social media may lead us to believe. That’s why motivational quotes and these simple daily reminders are a great way to refocus and get a bit of positivity.
In this post, I share some of my favorite short positive daily reminders.
71 Simple & Short Daily Reminders
I hope these short positive daily reminders bring you joy and success and help remind you just how special you are!
1. View each day as a brand new start.
Life can be difficult at times. It’s helpful to view and embrace every new day as a fresh start.
2. Your potential is limitless.
It is amazing how much we as human beings are capable of accomplishing. Don’t limit yourself!
3. Focus on progress, not perfection.
This daily reminder is one of my favorites. In the past, I had the habit of trying to be perfect before moving forward.
It’s important to remember that nothing is perfect and that progress towards what you want to accomplish is far more important.
4. Today is full of opportunities
Each day is filled with new possibilities and opportunities.
Don’t get hung up in the past and what didn’t work. Start looking for the opportunities, that’s when you’ll find them!
5. Every step counts, even the small ones.
You don’t have to take giant leaps to make a difference.
Success is the cumulation of steps, no matter how big or small.
6. You are resilient and strong.
There are days that you may not feel your best. Remind yourself that this too shall pass, that you are strong and capable.
7. Your attitude shapes your day.
This one has always been helpful to me. Be aware of the attitude you have when you first awake.
It can affect everything throughout your day. Choose an attitude that will shape your day in the way that you want.
We can’t control many outside forces that happen throughout the day, but we can control our attitude.
8. Kindness is strength.
In my opinion, being kind is one of the strongest attributes. It can be difficult to be kind depending on the situation.
However, kindness is a choice, and when given the choice, choose to be kind. There is strength in kindness.
9. Believe in your abilities.
Trust yourself. Each of us has amazing gifts and talents. Believe in the abilities that you’ve been gifted with.
10. Challenges are opportunities.
Life is filled with challenges. Instead of viewing these occurrences as problems or challenges, start to look at them as opportunities.
A simple shift in mindset can make a huge difference.
11. Believe in yourself.
You are the one that will make your dreams come true. Take the first step by believing in YOU!
12. Your potential is greater than your fears.
We are capable of so much more than we realize. Our potential is much greater than our fears.
13. Success starts with the right mindset.
If you don’t start with the right mindset it can be incredibly difficult to succeed. Mindset first, action second.
14. Focus on solutions not problems.
Don’t get caught up in the problem. Focus on how you can solve it.
In my experience, focusing on problems only seemed to make them bigger.
When I switched my focus to solutions, that’s when progress actually started occurring.
15. Your happiness is a priority.
Take care of you. If you don’t tend to your happiness, you can’t show up as your best self for others.
16. Trust your heart.
Your heart knows the way. When you quiet your mind you can feel what is right. Trust in your heart!
17. Shine bright.
You are special and unique! Let your bright light shine through!
18. Choose joy over worry.
We get to choose what we want to focus on. When given the choice of joy or worry, choose joy.
19. You are on the right path.
There may be days that it doesn’t feel like it. I’ve been there too. This is your reminder that you are on the right path, you’ve got this!
20. Keep moving forward.
Don’t give up. Keep moving forward. No matter how big or small the goal. You deserve to accomplish your goals and live a happy life.
21. You deserve to succeed.
Success is not just for others, it’s for YOU!
22. You are special.
There is no one like you. Each of us is unique which is a wonderful thing. You are special – remember that!
23. Silence the noise.
Whether it’s social media, the news, a friend, or an acquaintance…block out the noise. Silence it.
Take time for peace and quiet and focus on yourself and your goals.
24. Mistakes are just lessons.
The more experiences I have, the more I’ve come to realize that mistakes are simply just lessons.
Some are more painful than others. But nonetheless, they are lessons. Start to view your mistakes as lessons and move forward from them.
25. Trust the process.
Sometimes the process doesn’t make sense. Cultivate strength, courage, and faith and trust the process.
26. Don’t give up.
Keep going, don’t give up. You deserve to accomplish your dreams and live a happy fulfilling life!
27. Live each day fully.
Each day is a gift. Tomorrow is not promised. Live each day fully and embrace every moment!
28. It won’t always be hard.
Life is a journey. Working towards a goal, whether in business, fitness, relationships, etc…can be hard.
Just remember it won’t always be hard. Trust the process and take it one step at a time.
29. You can’t change the past.
The past belongs in the past. Leave it back there.
Don’t let the past affect your present or your future. You deserve to move forward and live a life you love.
30. You won’t fail unless you quit.
Some goals take a long time to achieve. However, you won’t fail unless you quit. So keep going!
31. Time will continue to pass, do it now.
If not now, then when? The time will continue to go by. Why not start moving towards what you want right now?
32. You deserve it.
Don’t be hard on yourself. Whether you or someone else has made you feel like you don’t deserve to live a life you love, accomplish your goals, etc…block out the noise.
You deserve it, you are worth it!
33. Do it anyway.
There may be a million and one reasons why you don’t think you should do something.
But if you feel it in your heart that it is right, do it anyway. Excuses will always be there, and so will faith.
34. This is your life to live.
The choice is yours. It’s your life to live…so choose how you want to live it.
35. Be gentle with yourself.
We can be our own worst critic. Be kind and gentle with yourself.
36. It’s free to be kind.
It costs nothing to be kind. When given the choice choose kindness.
37. Overthinking is a waste of time.
I’ve been guilty many times of overthinking problems, issues, and a whole host of things.
The reality is that overthinking is a waste of time. Focus on the solution and take action.
38. You’re closer than you think.
Goals and dreams can seem far away when you’re working towards accomplishing them.
But don’t quit, you’re closer than you think!
39. Stop waiting for tomorrow.
Don’t postpone your joy!
40. It’s okay to not be happy all the time.
You’re allowed to not be happy all the time. It’s okay.
I too have had times where I have not felt happy. What is important is that you move forward.
Each moment is a new opportunity to experience something wonderful.
41. You are amazing.
In case no one told you today…you are amazing!
42. It’s okay to say no.
This one can be hard, just know that it IS okay to say no.
43. It always gets better.
Life can be hard. There are many ups and downs. It’s a journey. But it does always get better.
44. Focus on what matters.
There will always be excuses and distractions that can pull you in a multitude of directions.
Don’t let them…focus on what matters!
45. Think of how far you’ve come.
Each step you take is one step closer to where you want to be.
Instead of focusing on how far you may feel you are from your goal…think about how far you’ve already come.
46. Radiate gratitude.
Focusing on gratitude and radiating gratitude is one of the quickest ways I’ve found to be happy.
47. Take time for you.
Life is full of to-do’s. Make sure to take time for yourself. Put yourself on your “to-do” list.
48. You’ve got this.
It might not always feel like it, but you do. You’ve got this!
49. Your thoughts shape your reality.
Be aware of your thoughts. They shape your reality.
50. Focus on what you can control.
There is so much in life that is out of our control. That’s why it’s helpful to focus on what you can control.
Don’t waste your energy on those things you can’t.
51. Your life is A masterpiece.
Be the creator of your own life. Decide what you want your life to look and be like!
52. Take a minute to breathe and relax.
This is such a helpful daily reminder.
If you’re like me and jump from task to task, remembering to stop can be a challenge.
This is your reminder, take a minute to breathe and relax!
53. One minute at a time.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. But breaking it down into shorter increments can help. Whatever it is, take it one minute at a time.
54. Be you.
There is no one else in the world exactly like you. And that is something to be grateful for!
55. You are enough.
Remember this…YOU ARE ENOUGH!!!
56. Focus on your successes.
Regardless of how far out you may be from your goal, focus on your wins. Pay attention to the times you have succeeded.
Use that momentum to help push you forward.
57. You are moving in the right direction.
This one has always helped to reassure me. Especially if I started feeling I was off course.
When you’re working towards something, it can feel like you’re going in the wrong direction.
It’s important to take a step back, look at your goals, and remind yourself that you are on the right path.
58. Your needs are important.
Recognizing your needs and tending to them is an important part of self-care. When you care for yourself, you can better show up for others.
59. You are unique and valuable.
You are valuable and one of a kind!
60. Inhale faith, exhale worry.
It’s helpful to stop and breathe. Take a slow deep breath in that is full of faith and exhale your worries and fears.
61. Show up for yourself.
Stop waiting for someone else to help, to do it, or to show up. Show up for you!
62. Your dreams are within reach.
Dreams and goals may seem far away, but they are within reach. Keep moving forward!
63. Life is full of endless possibilities.
There are endless possibilities. Dream big dreams!
64. Your worth is not determined by others’ opinions.
There is a lot of noise in the world. Everyone will always have an opinion.
Remember that your worth is not determined by others’ opinions. Block out that noise!
65. Stop doubting yourself.
Don’t let self-doubt hold you back from what you want to do. Believe in yourself. You can do it!
66. Your life is a gift.
We have one life to live. This life is a gift. Live it fully!
67. Be gentle with your feelings.
Treat yourself with compassion and understanding. Especially when you’re stressed or going through a hard time.
68. Today is a brand new day.
Remember that each day brings with it great potential for growth, learning, and success!
69. Believe in the beauty of your dreams.
Your dreams are special. They are unique and significant.
70. Be proud of how far you’ve come.
Celebrate the progress you’ve made! You may have a ways to go and that’s okay.
Success is a journey. Be proud of how far you’ve come! You’re closer than you were before.
71. Dream big dreams.
Don’t be afraid to set big goals and to dream big dreams…you have limitless potential!
Final Thoughts | 71 Short Positive Daily Reminders for Life
I hope these short positive daily reminders have helped to brighten your day!
Life doesn’t always go as planned. During hard times, it can be especially helpful to have simple positive daily reminders. For me, positive words and quotes always help to turn my day around.
Save this post so you can come back and review these short daily reminders any time you ever feel you need a little extra positivity.
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