54 Inspirational Tattoos That Make Every Day Better

"This too shall pass" is an extremely popular inspirational quote and makes for a beautiful tattoo.

You can dress up your inspirational tattoo by adding a design to it, like this person did with a ring of leaves around their quote.

This "breathe" tattoo is incredibly simple yet very personal and meaningful.

If you're a fan of fine-line tattoos, you can get your inspirational quote in a super-delicate font.

World travelers will love this motivational tattoo, which features a tiny plane.

This tattoo perfectly embodies the word "simplify" — it's tiny in size with crisp, clean lines.

Your motivational tattoo can also serve as a matching tattoo with someone close to you.

When life gets tough, it's important to keep going. This large script tattoo will remind you of that.

Staying present in today's world can be hard. This tattoo reading "here, now" can help you feel a little bit more grounded.

"Aquí" in Spanish means "here." Every time you look at this tiny tattoo, you can remember to center yourself.

Being strong isn't always easy, but getting a tattoo with the phrase can help you feel better when you're down.

The phrase "baby steps" makes for a subtle and sweet motivational tattoo.

If you want a design that's a little more personal than just "be strong," this is a unique twist.

This motivational tattoo is located on the forearm in a black cursive font.

Optimists will love this "positivity" tattoo because it represents their happy disposition.

"Wherever you are be fully there" is a beautiful quote for a tattoo.

"Still I rise" is from a Maya Angelou poem and makes for a beautiful motivational tattoo.

This is a different take on the word "simplify." You can opt for the placement on the inside of your wrist so you can see it clearly.

"Don't stop": these two little words can motivate you to keep working toward your goals.

Self-love is so important. You'll never regret getting a tattoo to represent that.

This "breathe" tattoo, located under the collarbone, will rise and fall with every deep breath you take.

"Lights Will Guide You Home" is from the Coldplay song "Fix You."

This tattoo reads "I belong deeply to myself" and is dressed up with a delicate rose next to it.

A simple phrase like "it's okay" can hold a lot of meaning.

We're always improving and becoming better versions of ourselves.

This sweet phrase, located on the inner elbow, is a sentimental design.

This tattoo can serve as a reminder that you can do anything with the right people by your side.

Every time you look down at your wrist, this tattoo reading "Do small things with great love" will pop out at you.

Being brave isn't easy, but this tattoo helps you remember that you can do anything.

Tap into your girl power with a fun hidden tattoo.

From the Disney movie "Finding Nemo," the phrase "keep swimming" makes for a great motivational tattoo.

Being different makes you unique; this tattoo highlights just how amazing that is.

This tattoo can mean different things to different people. We like to think that it means every morning when you wake up, you have the opportunity to begin again.

As the saying goes, "patience is a virtue." This tattoo, placed on the hand, helps keep that front of mind.

This is another tattoo that can mean different things, depending on the person. "I am that" can symbolize anything.

If you want a design that motivates you to seize every day like it's your last, this one, which reads "Tomorrow is too late," does just that.

Above each knee is a fun placement for your inspirational tattoo. This one reads "do good" and "be kind."

This inspirational tattoo technically has four parts. The four fingers all have a different word: "love," "loyalty," "respect," and "peace."

Placed right under the collarbone, this "shine" tattoo will stand out to you every time you look in the mirror.

Being patient is hard, but this "time will tell" tattoo reminds you that you can't rush through life.

For those who love to travel, this "take me far" tattoo is a beautiful choice. It even features a bird flying away.

If your faith is very important to you, why not get a tattoo to represent it somewhere that you can easily see?

It can be hard to let things go, but this "let it be" tattoo will help keep you present.

This motivational tattoo is written upside down so the wearer can read it.

"Get what you give" is a beautiful quote for those looking to live more intentionally.

Whether you're motivated by your career, family, education, travels, or hobbies, this tattoo can represent your drive.

Stay hopeful with a one-word tattoo in a beautiful script font.

Embrace the changes that you're bound to experience in life with an inspirational quote tattoo like this.

If you can't decide on one inspirational quote to get tattooed, you can pick two words that have meaning to you and place them on each arm.

This tiny tattoo is a simple reminder to seek out joy every single day.

This ink reads, "Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday. Let it go." It's a reminder everyone can use.

This ink is placed beautifully along the side of the wrist.

The word "alive" morphs into a rose in this inspirational tattoo.

Self-love is the most important kind. This inspirational tattoo is a good reminder for yourself.