Brighten your day with these 78 "Have a good day" quotes

We can all use a little inspiration to start our days positively. "Have a good day" quotes can serve as that spark, motivating you and your kids to greet the day with optimism and enthusiasm. Here are some of our favorite positive affirmations and uplifting quotes for parents and teens.

78 quotes to start your day on a positive note

1. "Rise and shine! Today is a brand new start."

2. "Have a magical day, because you are amazing!"

3. "Go out and sparkle like you were born to!"

4. "Be the sunshine on this cloudy day!"

5. "Believe you can, and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

6. "Every day is a good day. There is always something to learn, care about, and celebrate." - Amit Ray

7. "No matter how good or bad your life is, wake up each morning and be thankful that you still have one." - Unknown

8. "Today is a good day to have a good day." - Unknown

9. "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." - Charles R. Swindoll

10. "Wishing you a day full of smiles and fun surprises!"

11. "Ready, set, go! Make today your best day yet!"

12. "Keep dreaming big and make today legendary!"

13. "Today’s a perfect day for adventure—grab it with both hands!"

14. "Today is your chance to be an explorer. Make it count!"

Inspiring good morning quotes

15. “Waking up this morning, I smile. 24 brand-new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

16. “Rise and shine! With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

17. “Rise up, start fresh, and see the bright opportunity in each day.”

18. "Good morning! Today is a new opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun."

19. "Make today so awesome that yesterday gets jealous!"

20. "Every day is a fresh start, so paint it with your favorite colors."

21. "Dream big, sparkle more, shine bright! Have a wonderful day ahead."

22. "Good morning! You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

23. "Seize the day with positivity and leave a little sparkle wherever you go."

24. "May today be filled with adventure and your favorite tunes!"

25. "Start your day with a smile and good things will definitely follow."

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26. "Life is a rollercoaster, so raise your hands and enjoy the ride. Have a spectacular day!"

Quotes for parents to inspire their kids

27. "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou

28. "Believe you can, and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

29. "You are capable of amazing things." - Unknown

30. "Be the reason someone smiles today." - Unknown

31. “Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.” - Hans Christian Anderson

32. "The greatest gift a parent can give their child is a little bit of time each day." - Unknown

33. "You're my sunshine, go light up the world today!"

34. "Every day with you is the best day. Make today count!"

35. “Courage is grace under pressure.” - Ernest Hemingway

Quotes for teens to motivate themselves

36. "You are enough just as you are." - Meghan Markle

37. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

38. "Your mistakes do not define you." - Unknown

39. "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

40. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - Carter Crocker

41. “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” - Michael Jordan

42. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain

43. “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to bed with satisfaction.” - George Lorimer

44. “Light tomorrow with today.” - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

45. “The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting.” - Walt Disney

46. “In one minute you can change your attitude, and in that minute you can change your entire day.” - Spencer Johnson

Quotes to boost confidence and self-esteem

47. "Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this." - Chantal Sutherland

48. "You are enough just as you are." - Meghan Markle

49. "Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do." - Benjamin Spock

50. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss

51. "If you believe in yourself, anything is possible." - Miley Cyrus

52. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” - Maya Angelou

Quotes to inspire perseverance and resilience

53. "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

54. "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." - Walter Elliot

55. "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." - Margaret Thatcher

56. "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

57. "When things go wrong, don't go with them." - Elvis Presley

58. “Success only comes to those who dare to attempt.” - Mallika Tripathi

59. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - E.E. Cummings

60. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.” - Thomas Edison

61. “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” - Dolly Parton 

Quotes for parents and partners

62. “Today’s goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness.” - Nanea Hoffman

63. "To my partner in crime and happiness, have an incredible day!"

64. “Make today your masterpiece.” - John Wooden

65. “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” - Robert Collier

66. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” - Maya Angelou

Quotes for working parents 

67. “I like my coffee black and my mornings bright.” - Terri Guillemets

68. "Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day."

69. "Opportunities don't happen. You create them. Have a productive day!"

70. "Don’t count the days, make the days count. Seize this one!"

71. "Another day, another chance to crush those goals!"

72. "Today is a fresh start—make it a masterpiece."

73. “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” - Muhammad Ali

74. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Have a joyful day at work!"

75. "Your only limit today is your mind. Break barriers!"

76. "Dream big, set goals, take action. Happy working!"

77. "A positive mindset brings positive things. Shine bright today!"

78. "You’ve got what it takes to tackle anything today!"

Starting your day right

Starting with "have a good day" quotes serve as reminders that each day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and overcome challenges. By starting our day with these uplifting messages, we can foster positivity, confidence, and resilience – and teach our loved ones to do the same.

Looking for more inspiration and guidance for your family? Visit the Greenlight Learning Center for valuable resources and strategies.