Book of genesis Quote by Joel Osteen
““If you are worried that no one has sent you nice notes, given you credit, or offered a compliment that you can put in an Encouragement File, I have a solution. Write yourself some nice letters. Write down what you like about yourself. List your strengths. List your accomplishments. List some of the good things you’ve done for others. When nobody else celebrates you, learn to celebrate yourself. When nobody else compliments you, compliment yourself. It’s not up to other people to keep you encouraged. It’s up to you. It should come from the inside. This is what God did. He praised Himself. We’re told in the book of Genesis that God created the waters and He said, “That was good.” He created the sky and He said, “That was good.” He created the fish and the animals and He stepped back and said, “That was good." He created you and me and said, “That was really good.” I love the fact that God praised Himself. Most of the time we are so critical of ourselves, and so focused on what we’ve done wrong, we never even think about complimenting ourselves.””
About This Quote
Self‑affirmation is essential; when external validation is lacking, cultivate internal encouragement by recognizing your own worth and achievements.
In simple terms: Self‑praise replaces missing external validation.
Celebrate yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- after a setback
- during periods of isolation
- when lacking feedback at work
- in personal development routines
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- journaling personal strengths
- creating an encouragement file
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure the impact of self‑praise on your confidence?
- What habits can sustain regular self‑celebration?