64 Positive messages that uplift and educate.

Positive messages for every moment — no matter why you need the boost.

Positive messages are useful in a surprising number of cases. Daily positive messages start each morning with a boost, while timely positive messages help when something weighs you down.

One of the most remarkable things about positive messages is how clever they can be. In a world where positive toxicity overshadows efforts to be encouraging, the best positive messages stir introspection. They lead you to the positive conclusions you need instead of force-feeding clichés.

Positive messages are also different than quotes because they can be uniquely yours. Instead of reciting what someone said or wrote, you can take these messages and make them yours.

Start now with this list of positive messages and see which ones stand out.

Short positive messages for fast effect.

Positive short messages are the ace up your sleeve when you want to send a quick text or share a positive thought in an Instagram story. They’re easy to memorize and can turn into personal mantras for whenever you need them, too.

Peruse these short positive messages and think about which could fit on a photo collage with favorite photos, or on an inspirational poster, or on a card you send someone “just because.”

• You don’t need to have it all figured out to be worthy of happiness.

• Growth isn’t always visible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

• A new perspective can turn obstacles into stepping stones.

Some positive messages give you the tools you need to reframe a tough situation.

• Be as kind to yourself as you are to others.

• You are always one decision away from a completely different life.

• There is always more than one way forward.

• You don’t have to stay positive, just stay open to what’s possible.

• It’s not always about being fearless, just brave enough to take another step.

Positivity doesn’t mean you feel great all the time. It’s a mindset that helps you continue to push forward.

• What you focus on grows, so focus on your dreams.

• Hard moments pass but the lessons stay.

This would be a great message to use in a letter to someone in a tough place.

• Letting go isn’t losing, it’s making space for what’s next.

• Uncertainty means anything is possible.

• You’re not lost, you’re just in the middle of becoming.

• The next chapter might surprise you. Keep turning the page.

Positive mindset metaphors can give you visual ideas for posters, flyers, and banners.

• You don’t have to know the whole path, just the next step.

• Keep showing up, even when no one is watching.

Positive messages for kids that teach and soothe.

In the classroom, positive messages from teachers can be woven into the morals of stories or used to decorate the classroom with banners and flyers. At home, positive messages can find their way onto kids’ bedroom posters and birthday cards.

This collection of positive messages for students and children moves beyond clichés. These messages talk instead about things kids experience day-to-day. They’re relatable for home life and the classroom.

See which of these messages make you think of the children in your life, then think about how to share them. Remember, whatever you want to make, it’s easy in Adobe Express — no experience required.

• It's OK to outgrow places, people, and old versions of yourself.

• Just because something isn’t happening right now doesn’t mean it never will. Trust the timing of your journey.

• Don’t let a single bad day convince you that you have a bad life.

This positive message helps teach perspective.

• When you feel stuck, remember that even trees stand still while they grow.

• Just because today is tough doesn’t mean tomorrow won’t surprise you.

• Nothing blooms all year long. Give yourself permission to be in the season you’re in.

• The way you speak to yourself shapes the way you feel life.

• All superheroes had to practice their skills. You don’t have to be the best at something right away. Just keep going.

Positive messages with a mention of superheroes are bound to be memorable for kids.

• The next chapter of your life is unwritten, and you hold the pen.

• The ability to adapt is more powerful than the ability to plan.

• Being uncomfortable often means you’re leveling up.

Gaming references like “leveling up” are fun to play with visually in motivational posters or cards.

• Choose the words you use to describe yourself wisely. Your choice will shape your world.

• Every setback carries a lesson, and every lesson is a step forward.

• Not knowing the answer doesn’t mean you aren’t smart. Explorers explore for a reason.

Explorers and landmark discoveries are proof that no one knows everything all at once. We’re all learning together.

• Life is constantly evolving, and so are you.

• The world needs your creativity, your kindness, and your smile. There’s no one else like you.

Positive messages for coworkers (and for the daily grind).

Positive messages for the day can be a source of motivation and inspiration for you and peers or coworkers. These are the messages often that dance dangerously close to cliché (in an effort to resonate with a bigger audience), but they don’t have to be lame or self-evident.

Dig a little deeper with these positive messages, each with their own unique perspective. Some might be the perfect positive Monday morning messages and others might become the motto for a team. You can use them in surprising places, too, from desktop backgrounds to banners or calendars in the breakroom. In fact, the more unexpected the place is, the more these positive messages have the chance to surprise and delight.

• What if everything you’ve been through has been preparing you for the incredible thing about to start?

• The best ideas often come from the moments you weren’t looking for them.

• Your worth has never been tied to your productivity.

It’s important to stay productive at work, but positivity is not an excuse to push hustle culture.

• The things that feel impossible now might one day be things you look back on with pride.

• Today’s frustration is tomorrow’s wisdom.

Time has an amazing effect on everything we experience.

• Rest isn’t a reward, it’s a necessity.

• Life is about learning to keep moving forward, even when fear walks beside you.

• What if today is the day that everything changes for the better?

• It’s never too late to start over, dream bigger, or become the person you were meant to be.

• You’re capable of more than you think, especially on hard days.

Pushing through the days when results aren’t what you want is a show of what you’re capable of: resilience and commitment.

• You’re here for a reason — reconnect with your “why.”

• You can begin again as many times as you need to.

• The version of you five years from now is grateful you kept going.

• The life you want is built by the choices you make today.

• The world is full of opportunities you haven’t met yet.

This positive message is short enough to fit onto a flyer you stick under everyone’s wipers in the parking lot.

• It’s OK if today feels hard. Funnel your strength into showing up.

Positive messages for him or her to show your partner support.

When do our partners need positive messages from us? We’re the sounding boards for the biggest challenges they face. We’re there when the hardest moments hit. Positive messages for her or him have to show support and offer insight. They must be sensitive, too, and help reframe or motivate while recognizing struggles.

Use these positive messages everywhere, especially where your partner least expects them. Mix and match with love messages, too, to remind your partner that you’re here and you care.

• You don’t have to be perfect to be loved, and you don’t have to be strong to be supported.

Remind your partner that you’re here no matter what.

• Some of the best moments in life happen unplanned.

• Your dreams don’t have to make sense to anyone but you.

• How would you feel about change if it led to something better than you imagined?

• Just because something feels unfamiliar doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

• The future is unknown, but so is your potential.

• What if the thing you fear is actually making room for something better?

• When one plan falls apart, another one is being built.

This message lends itself to memorable visuals.

• You’re allowed to change, grow, and become someone new. That’s not inconsistency, it’s evolution.

• You’re becoming the person you once needed: stronger, wiser, and more capable.

• Some detours lead to places we were meant to find.

Put a different spin on the unexpected when plans change.

• Growth doesn’t mean being perfect, it means consistently showing up.

• Growth doesn’t always feel good in the moment, but looking back, you’ll see how far you’ve come.

• You don’t have to earn rest, happiness, or self-love. Those are yours no matter what.

• Some seasons are about surviving, and that’s OK. Just keep going.

• Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment, just start where you are with what you have.

This is the perfect push that some people need when they’re hesitating to start something big.

Tips to share positive messages in creative ways.

Share positive messages in unexpected places and they’ll get more attention, more reflection, and ultimately become more meaningful.

For example, you can play with positive messages in:

• Social graphics and Instagram stories (that are as much for you as anyone who sees them).
• A photo collage keepsake with positive personal messages.
• A custom letter or card. Start one in Adobe Express then print it out and add onto it with something hand drawn for a mixed-media look.
• Flyers, posters, or banners to brighten a classroom or workplace.
• Sticky notes on mirrors, in lunchboxes, and in books where someone will least expect them.

Remember — the best thing about positive messages is that they can be edited to fit the project or the people you want to share them with. Find the positive messages you like best and turn them into true windfalls of positivity.

Exercise: Find the perfect positive messages.

Whatever your reason for searching for positive messages, that will help you pick the best ones.

Work through these steps to do exactly that:

1. Put the reason you need a positive message into words. Is it for motivation? Is it to push past a struggle? Is it to reframe a situation?

2. For motivation, find a positive message that talks about progress and potential.

3. For struggles, acknowledge that it’s hard, then offer real encouragement.

4. To reframe a situation, find a positive quote that describes what struggles today offer tomorrow.

5. Then, consider the people you want to reach. For direct personalities, use short positive messages. For deep thinkers, find messages about growth and resilience. For practical people, look for action-oriented messages.

Adobe Express can help.

Adobe Express has templates and customization tools to put your favorite positive messages ideas to work. If you want to use positive messages ideas in cards, letters, posters, banners, photo collages, flyers, or other creative projects, Adobe Express makes it as simple as picking a template and personalizing it, or making your own idea with easy-to-use tools. Whatever message you want to transmit, Adobe Express brings it to life, no experience required.

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