Self-love is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It can be hard to love yourself when you’re constantly bombarded with images of people who are “perfect”.
But don’t let that stop you from loving every inch of your perfectly imperfect self! These glow up quotes are the perfect reminder that you’re worth it, and that aging is nothing to be ashamed of.
Glow Up Quotes List
There’s no question that a good old glow-up is always inspiring. Whether it’s a recognition of personal growth, overcoming adversity, or just plain feeling more confident in who you are.
These 51 quotes will make you feel motivated to achieve your next level of greatness. So get inspired, and start glowing!
“The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” – Unknown
“Your only limit is the amount of willingness that you exhibit.” – Earl Nightingale
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle
“The sky is not the limit. There are infinite possibilities.” – Unknown
“Don’t be afraid to be different; that’s what makes you beautiful.” – Unknown
6. “The moment when you finally understand that your own happiness is all that really matters.” – Angerne Wilson
“You are not defined by your past; you are created by your present.” – Nikita Gill
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
“Comparing yourself to others is an act of violence against yourself.” – Iyanla Vanzant
“Nobody ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” – P.T. Barnum
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” – Dalai Lama
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” – Omar Khayyam
“Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are, it solely relies on what you think.” – Buddha
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
“No matter how hard life gets, never give up on yourself.” -Unknown
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey
“The glow up is real.”
“I was humble when I had nothing, now I have something, so now I’m gonna show off a little.”
“Find out who your real friends are when you glow up and start doing better.”
“Glow up so hard they can’t ignore you anymore.”
“Glow up so hard they can’t ignore you anymore.”
“Stay lowkey until it’s time to shine.”
“You were born to stand out.”
“No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.”
“If they don’t like how you’re blooming, tell them to deadhead themselves.”
When you feel like things are against you and the universe is conspiring to keep you down, remember that better days are ahead. Things will get better, you just have to make it through the tough times first.
“Your skin is not paper, don’t cut it. Your face isn’t a book, don’t judge it. Your size isn’t a title, don’t define it. Your life is not black and white, so stop viewing it through that lens.” – Shane Koyczan
“The more time you spend criticizing yourself, the less time you have to enjoy your own company.” – Self-love quote by Bobbi Brown
“You need to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” – Oprah Winfrey
“Don’t let anyone ever dull your sparkle.” – unknown
“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” – Johann Wolfgang
“The hardest part about growing up is realizing that not everyone is going to.” – Unknown
“Stop waiting for things to happen. Go out and make them happen.” – Unknown
“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” – Unknown
“Don’t be afraid to be great. It’s like being afraid to be awful.” – Tina Fey
“Glow up” cannot be defined in one phrase or word.
Everyone has a unique definition for what “glowing up” looks like to them.
“You’re not stuck where you are unless you decide to be.” – Shannon L. Alder
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Mandy Hale
“There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.” – Yvonne Pierre
“Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something, not even yourself.” – Unknown
“Start with one step, just one. And then take the next one and keep going that way.” – Satchel Paige
‘One day’ is today.” – Cole Warkentin
“Be the light you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“There’s nothing like a before-and-after glow up to show you how far you’ve come.” – Chrissy Metz
“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.” – Yves Saint Laurent
“I wasn’t born with enough middle fingers to let you know how I feel about you.” – Steve Harvey
“Be so happy that when others look at you they become happy too.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.” – Connie Chung
“Maturity is learning to walk away from people and situation that threaten your peace of mind, self-respect, values, morals and self-worth.” – Shannon L. Alder
“Glow up sis! They used to call me ugly… Now they ask for selfies!” – Unknown
“I was both loved and hated for being different. But mostly hated. And that’s OK because now I love myself for being different.” — Danny DeV
“You were born to be real, not to be perfect.” – Unknown
“The world is full of ugly people…be weird, be random, be who you are. Because life’s too short to blend in.” – Unknown
“No one is born fabulous. Fabulousness is earned.”
“Be a pineapple: stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.” – Unknown
“So be a mirror reflecting yourself back, and remembering the times when you thought all of this was too hard and that you’d never make it through.” – Iyanla Vanzant
“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci
