The Top “Forgive Yourself” Quotes

Are you ready to move on from your past? Forgiving yourself is the very first step of this beautiful, healing journey. 

Here are some inspiring “forgive yourself” quotes to help you find your path to self-forgiveness. 

1. Always forgive yourself.
2. Forgive yourself for all of the times when you chose yourself last.
3. It's okay to make mistakes. Everyone does it. Forgive yourself and start over.
4. Tonight, remember to forgive yourself and others for anything that went wrong during the day.
5. You must always choose to forgive yourself.
6. Forgive them, forgive yourself, and allow everyone the chance to make a fresh start.
7. Forgive yourself for not doing better when you didn't know better.
8. Choose to forgive yourself for allowing toxic behavior in.
9. Everyone makes mistakes, including you. Forgive yourself and forgive others.
10. Forgive yourself for all your imperfections.
11. You will never be able to move forward until you forgive yourself and let go.
12. Forgive yourself for all the times you doubted yourself.
13. If it's something that you would forgive someone else for doing or thinking, then it's time to forgive yourself for it.
14. Allow yourself to have a bad day on your journey to being your best self. Forgive yourself and move forward.
15. Go ahead; forgive yourself for any mistakes you made this week. Shift your focus to the future. Your time to shine is coming!
16. Forgive yourself for the past. Your mistakes are behind you, and your future is gorgeous.
17. Forgive yourself for your actions and decisions. You were doing the best you could at that time.
18. Start your days with love and end them with forgiveness.
19. Forgiving yourself sets you free.
20. Forgiveness and acceptance of yourself are needed before you can move forward in life.
21. Letting go can be a way towards the sort of forgiveness you do as a favor for yourself.
22. Forgiveness is letting go.
23. The path to inner peace is paved with compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness.
24. Forgiveness is the key to happiness. 
25. Love and forgiveness are two sides of the same coin. 
26. Forgiveness is a central element of the healing process.
27. Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give yourself. 
28. Forgiveness sets you free.
29. Fall asleep each night with nothing but love and forgiveness in your heart, and wake up each day with a lighter soul.
30. You deserve your love, kindness, and forgiveness just as much as anyone else does.
31. The insight of forgiveness gives us grace to make our own mistakes. 
32. Forgive them, forgive yourself, and allow everyone the chance to make a fresh start.
33. Make peace with your past by embracing your present.
34. Remind yourself that your mistakes aren't permanent, They are fixable and worthy of forgiveness.
35. Everyone makes mistakes in life. How you react is more important.
36. We forgive those we love for many things, but we often forget to forgive ourselves.
37. Move on from your past wounds by leaving them alone to heal. Forgive yourself for the hurt you’ve caused yourself.
38. Make peace with yourself, because that's the first thing you need to live a happy life.
39. Everyone makes mistakes. Be kind to yourself when it's your turn.
40. Part of being happy is forgiving yourself.
41. Let go of grudges and forgive those who have hurt you… especially when it’s you.
42. Self-forgiveness is the first step to living in harmony.
43. Forgiving yourself for past mistakes is essential for growing into your potential.
44. If it's something that you would forgive someone else for doing or thinking, then it's time to forgive yourself for it.
45. You are forgivable as soon as you decide you are.

Final thoughts

Forgiveness is the ultimate act of self-love and one of the most beautiful things you can do for your emotional well-being.

With these “forgive yourself” quotes, you can begin your healing journey, move on from the mistakes of the past, and start a wonderful new beginning. 

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