Top 250 Rachel Hollis Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “You are more than you have become.”

— Rachel Hollis

2. “Showing up means you keep going even when it’s hard – not because you want to but because you must.”

— Rachel Hollis

3. “You become who you surround yourself with. You become what you consume. If you find yourself in a slump or feel as though you’re living in a negative space, take a good hard look at who and what you see every day.”

— Rachel Hollis

4. “Philippians 1: 6: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”

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5. “Maybe the hardest part of life is just having the courage to try.”

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6. “Stop waiting for someday; someday is a myth. Don’t wait to have the time; start planning to make the time.”

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7. “Your potential for improvement is exponential.”

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8. “God has perfect timing, and it’s highly possible that by not being where you thought you should be, you will end up exactly where you’re meant to go.”

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9. “The training never stops.”

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10. “If you want to see traction and results, consistency is key.”

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11. “Be the kind of woman who has so much love inside her that she won’t be tempted to change herself in order to get love from others.”

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12. “I still wake up every day and try again to become a better version of myself. Some days I feel as if I’m getting closer to the best version of me. Other days I eat cream cheese for dinner. But the gift of life is that we get another chance tomorrow.”

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13. “Our words have power, but our actions shape our lives.”

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14. “When everything is important, nothing is important.”

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15. “You, and only you, are ultimately responsible for who you become and how happy you are.”

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16. “Your integrity is the only thing they can’t take away from you.”

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17. “Our words have power, but our actions shape our lives. If you choose today not to break another promise to yourself, you will force yourself to slow down. You cannot keep every commitment, promise, goal, and idea without intentionality.”

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18. “I am so sad for that little girl who didn’t know better. I am devastated that nobody prepared her for life or taught her to love herself so she wasn’t so desperate to get any form of it from someone else. I’m sad that she had to figure it out on her own. I’m disappointed that it took her so long.”

— Rachel Hollis

19. “As Christians we are called to care for the orphans, the widows, and the oppressed. These are not just a handful of words from the Bible; they are the tenets of my faith.”

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20. “When we go through something difficult or encounter a big life change it takes courage to move forward in any way. Meaning, in order to move forward you must decide that there is something greater at stake than the way you’re feeling or your fear of feeling pain again.”

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21. “You’ve got to be relentless in your pursuit and flexible in your methods.”

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22. “Who you are is defined by the next decision you make, not the last one.”

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23. “Shut. The. Front. Door!”

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24. “Sister, you are stronger than this. You’ve got babies to raise and bills to pay and a life to live- and you can’t do that if you’re hiding under the covers!”

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25. “Our bodies are incredible. They can do unbelievable things. They will also tell you exactly what they need if you’re willing to listen. And if you’re not, if you try to do too many things without rest, they will absolutely shut down to get what they need.”

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26. “You get one and only one chance to live, and life is passing you by.”

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27. “Childhood trauma is not a life sentence.”

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28. “You must choose to be happy, grateful, and fulfilled. If you make that choice every single day, regardless of where you are or what’s happening, you will be happy.”

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29. “I’d come from work, change into my pajamas because bras are the devil’s work.”

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30. “I am willing to be the villain in someone else’s story if it means I can be the hero of my own.”

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31. “Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business. Those words are so powerful for anyone who tends to hold other people’s opinions ahead of their own; and they are never more profound than when we’re creating something.”

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32. “And on the days that seem the hardest, you’ll remember that – by an inch or a mile – forward momentum is the only requirement.”

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33. “If you constantly make and break promises to yourself, you’re not making promises at all. You’re talking.”

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34. “Made for more is the definition of you, and your desire for more is not something to be ashamed of! Our potential – the potential that resides in every single one of us – is our gift from our creator. What you do with that potential is your gift back to the rest of the world. The worst thing I can imagine is that you might die with that potential still untapped inside of you.”

— Rachel Hollis

35. “Comparison is the death of joy, and the only person you need to be better than is the one you were yesterday.”

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36. “Childhood trauma is not a life sentence. Extreme emotional pain doesn’t guarantee emotional pain for the rest of your life.”

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37. “Sometimes choosing to walk away, even if it means breaking your own heart, can be the greatest act of self-love you have access to.”

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38. “Friends, personal growth is supposed to be personal. It’s not one size fits all. It has to be customized to you and the way you learn best, or it’s never going to stick. Be strict about your goal but flexible in how you get there.”

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39. “I think we function better mentally, emotionally, and physically when we take care of our bodies with nourishment, water, and exercise. The lie I used to believe was that my weight would define me, that it would speak volumes about who I was as a person. Today I believe it’s not your weight that defines you, but the care and consideration you put into your body absolutely does.”

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40. “A goal is a dream with its work boots on. A goal is a dream you’ve decided to make real. A goal is a destination you’re working toward instead of an idea you’re only considering or hoping for. Hope is a beautiful thing and an incredibly valuable tool to help keep us motivated and inspired about the possibility for the future. But let’s be very clear on this point: hope is not a strategy.”

— Rachel Hollis

41. “Nothing that lasts is accomplished quickly. Nobody’s entire legacy is based on a single moment, but rather the collection of one’s experiences. If you’re lucky, your legacy will be a lifetime in the making.”

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42. “When you’re looking for a community of women, look for the ones who want to build each other up instead of tear each other down.”

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43. “Centered means that you feel grounded and at peace with yourself. Centered means that you can’t be knocked off balance regardless of how chaotic things become.”

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44. “Silly. Little. Girl.”

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45. “It’s not about where you are but who you are.”

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46. “You are allowed to want more for yourself for no other reason than because it makes your heart happy. You don’t need anyone’s permission, and you certainly shouldn’t have to rely on anyone’s support as the catalyst to get you there.”

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47. “So be careful about dressing your judgments up as accountability to make your conscience feel better.”

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48. “No doesn’t mean that you stop; it simply means that you change course in order to make it to your destination.”

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49. “Whatever the dream, it’s yours, not mine. You don’t have to give any justification, because as long you’re not asking anyone to give you approval, then you don’t need anyone to give you permission. In fact, when you understand that you don’t have to justify your dreams to anyone else for any reason, that’s the day you truly begin to step into who you’re meant to be.”

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50. “Only a small part of our population is encouraged to believe in themselves and their potential from childhood on. People raised with advantages tend to see more possibilities. People who were taught self-worth from a young age are more likely to believe in their capabilities as adults. People with more resources usually perceive a goal as more easily achieved than those who have less.”

— Rachel Hollis