30 Quotes for Strong, Confident Women When Self-Doubt Kicks In

When you're looking for positive affirmations, who do you turn to? It could be your sister, a mentor, or even your favorite celebrity. But in a world full of chatter defining what a woman should and shouldn't be, the scrutiny of society causes women (sometimes) to lose themselves trying to fit in. So how do you overcome this?

On June 24, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has once again challenged the autonomy of women in the United States to decide and defend their reproductive healthcare rights. Because of this and so many other issues, women are rising up and finding their resilience in light of dictatory rules and overbearing voices.

In solidarity of women opposing the Roe v. Wade overturn, Michelle Obama shared an empowering message: "Our hearts may be broken today, but tomorrow, we've got to get up and find the courage to keep working towards creating the more just America we all deserve. We have so much left to push for, to rally for, to speak up for—and I know we can do this together."

If ever you find you're doubting yourself, take inspiration from what Angelina Jolie wrote in a 2013 op-ed in The New York Times: "Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of."

Or suppose someone judges your capabilities based on gender and exterior biases. Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton will remind you to be bold in any situation; she said, "If you're comfortable with yourself and know yourself, you're going to shine and radiate, and other people are going to be drawn to you," in an interview with HuffPost.

With these empowering quotes for and by strong women, from the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, and of course, Oprah, we hope you'll be inspired to see your own power and continue moving forward through all of life's obstacles. Rise to the challenge. You are worthy of love and respect!