Motivational Words And Phrases

verb to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

adjective feeling intimidated or apprehensive

• She was daunted by the task of presenting in front of a large audience.
• I was feeling pretty daunted by the amount of work I had to do for the project.
• I was totally daunted by the thought of running a marathon, but I did it anyway.
• The mountain peak looked so high and steep, it was almost daunted me from attempting to climb it.

verb to give energy or enthusiasm to; invigorate

• The new power plant will help to energize the entire city.
• I need some coffee to energize me for the rest of the day.
• Let's hit up that new juice bar to get energized before the party.
• Listening to music always has a way of energizing my soul.

noun a firm hold or grasp

verb to hold tightly or firmly

adjective having a strong or powerful hold

• The climber gripped the rock tightly to maintain their balance.
• I gripped the steering wheel as we drove through the storm.
• She gripped her phone like her life depended on it.
• Fear gripped her heart as she waited for the test results.

verb past tense of inspire

adjective filling someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something

• The artist's latest masterpiece was inspired by the works of the Renaissance masters.
• I was inspired to start my own business after watching a TED talk on entrepreneurship.
• That new song is so fire, it really inspired me to start writing my own music.
• The team's underdog victory inspired a sense of hope and determination in their fans.

adjective Courageous and brave, like a lion

• The lionhearted knight fearlessly faced the dragon in battle.
• My friend is truly lionhearted when it comes to trying new things.
• She's got a lionhearted attitude that can't be beat.
• His lionhearted determination carried him through the toughest of challenges.

noun a person's or group's level of confidence or enthusiasm

adjective relating to the morale of a person or group

• The company implemented a new incentive program to boost employee morale.
• After the team won the championship, everyone's morale was sky high.
• Let's plan a fun team outing to lift everyone's morale.
• The rainy weather seemed to have a negative effect on everyone's morale.

noun a device with a small spike or pointed object attached to the heel of a rider's boot, used to urge a horse forward

verb to urge or encourage someone to do something

• The new tax incentives were designed to spur economic growth in the region.
• Let's go for a hike and see if we can find any spurs along the trail.
• I heard that concert really spurs up the crowd.
• His words of encouragement were the spur she needed to pursue her dreams.

verb To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult or tedious

preposition To adhere or remain attached to something

• It is important to stick at your studies in order to achieve good grades.
• I know studying can be tough, but you just have to stick at it.
• Don't give up on your goals, just stick at it and you'll get there.
• Sometimes life throws challenges at us, but we must stick at it and keep moving forward.

noun the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

adjective having achieved fame, wealth, or social status

• The company's success can be attributed to its strong leadership and innovative strategies.
• She was overjoyed by the success of her new business venture.
• He totally nailed the presentation and it was a huge success.
• Success is like a ladder, you have to climb step by step to reach the top.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Uplifting' describes something that makes one feel happy, hopeful, or inspired.

• The uplifting speech delivered by the president inspired the nation.
• Watching that movie always puts me in an uplifting mood.
• That song is so uplifting, it's my go-to when I need a pick-me-up.
• Her presence was like an uplifting breeze on a hot summer day.

verb to make something real or concrete; to bring something into existence or make it happen

• It is important to actualize your goals through careful planning and execution.
• You need to actually make your plans happen instead of just talking about them.
• Stop dreaming and start actualizing your ideas into reality.
• The artist was able to actualize her vision on the canvas with precision and skill.

noun a person who has achieved a goal or success, especially in the face of adversity

• The achievers in the company were recognized during the annual awards ceremony.
• The achievers at the school were given special certificates for their hard work.
• The achievers in our group totally nailed the presentation!
• The achievers in society are like shining stars in the night sky, guiding others towards success.