If you’re neck deep in deadlines or are going through a tumultuous time, a quick boost of encouragement might just be the saving grace you need to tide you through. Remember: Every push on the road toward achieving your dreams counts.In this piece, we pool the best “you can do it”memesto kick your butt a little, push you even harder, and make you succeed in life. Take them to heart — we’ll be cheering you all the way!This post may includeaffiliate links.

If you’re neck deep in deadlines or are going through a tumultuous time, a quick boost of encouragement might just be the saving grace you need to tide you through. Remember: Every push on the road toward achieving your dreams counts.In this piece, we pool the best “you can do it”memesto kick your butt a little, push you even harder, and make you succeed in life. Take them to heart — we’ll be cheering you all the way!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

“You can do it” meme with a B&Q truck stuck under a low bridge, captioned “HE COULDN’T, BUT YOU CAN.”

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Bunny on carpet giving itself a “You can do it” pep talk in mirror, text: “Me, every morning: Listen, you can do it."

Older man in Manchester City jacket playing a drum in “You Can Do It” meme, humorously depicting minimal daily motivation.

The Science of Motivation

Then come the almost magical synapses of motivation, where experiences trigger the release of these chemicals to regions that connect emotions, memory, and the sensation of pleasure and reward. This links the feeling of reward to the emotions we feel and the experience that led to it, and it influences both our expectations of reward and the actions we are motivated to take to get it.

The research further states that chemicals, including dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, glutamate, and naturally occurring opioids, are produced in the brain, each serving a different purpose. For example, when dopamine is released, it signals to the rest of the brain that something important is about to happen — something we should enjoy or avoid at all costs. We are motivated to either ditch the effort or go for it.

Possum with arms raised in a forest, encouraging you with “You can do it” meme text above.

“You can do it” meme with a large tiger lying lazily, humorously depicting inner strength as sluggishness.

The Power of a Motivational MemeEven if the odds seem insurmountable, forwarding thatmotivating memeto someone lacking confidence can still help. Those tiny parcels of encouragement can sometimes spell the difference between success and failure.Beta Souders, who holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and is pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, wrote an interesting piece in 2019 for the Positive Psychology titled “Motivation and What Really Drives Human Behavior.” In the article, Souders delves into the impact of a motivating environment and its effects (2).Souders claims you should never underestimate motivational pushes — no matter how mundane or minute they seem. Things that have a short-term positive effect buildup and help us be successful in many areas of our lives.

The Power of a Motivational Meme

Even if the odds seem insurmountable, forwarding thatmotivating memeto someone lacking confidence can still help. Those tiny parcels of encouragement can sometimes spell the difference between success and failure.

Beta Souders, who holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and is pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, wrote an interesting piece in 2019 for the Positive Psychology titled “Motivation and What Really Drives Human Behavior.” In the article, Souders delves into the impact of a motivating environment and its effects (2).

Souders claims you should never underestimate motivational pushes — no matter how mundane or minute they seem. Things that have a short-term positive effect buildup and help us be successful in many areas of our lives.

Cute hedgehog meme with raised paw, inspiring with “You can do it” message against a cloudy sky background.

Duck looking in mirror with notes saying “You can do it!”, “Be your best self!”, humorous meme of self-motivation.

Social Influence Is the Secret to Staying Motivated and Achieving Success

While standard methods like checklists, calendars, and progress tracking are excellent, you can leverage a little-known trick to push yourself to perform.

Ayelet Fishbach writes about using social influence in the article “How to Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It,” published in the Harvard Business Review in 2018 (3).

“You can do it” meme with character angrily dismissing negative thoughts from Pulp Fiction scene.

“You can do it” meme comic: student gains confidence from an encouragement note during a tough test.

“You can do it” meme from The Office showing resilience messages on a whiteboard.

Cat meme with “You can do it” theme: Cat at table with waffles, text contrasts its mood and motivational phrase “GO LITTLE ROCKSTAR”.

“You can do it” meme with cartoon builder nailing tasks, symbolizing confidence and determination.

“You can do it” meme: yellow bird with planner, seedling, pot, and growing plants, symbolizing perseverance and growth.

“You can do it” meme with hand-drawn characters and colorful pom-poms, offering encouragement and unconditional support.

Alt text: “Animated man in hat encourages with ‘You can do it’ meme, showing self-compassion and growth."

Smiling alpaca meme with “You can do it” message of support and encouragement.

“You can do it” meme: Two hill-shaped characters, illustrating task perception before and after completion.

“You can do it” meme with a muscular man at a fast-food counter, highlighting potential vs. self-doubt.

“You can do it” meme with Hulk struggling to bake and Thor cheering as a child helps.

“You can do it” meme from an animated movie with a character offering encouragement to another who looks doubtful.

“You can do it” meme with SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward around an underwater campfire, encouraging exam success.

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“You can do it” meme with a confused yellow dog holding a leash, then determined to figure it out.

“You can do it” meme with Sonic the Hedgehog showing determination and surprise, encouraging self-improvement.

Crocheted Furret plush on bench with text “u can do it” in a motivational meme setting.

Cat meme for motivation, standing on a sink, looking in mirror with text, “You is kind. You is smart. You is important."

“You can do it” meme with Batman-like character labeled “Me” holding a smiling character as emotional support.

Courage the Cowardly Dog meme with “You can do it” message embracing self-acceptance and imperfections.

“You can do it” meme with motivational text on beige background encouraging persistence and belief in change.

Cute cat illustration with teary eyes and “crying but still trying” text; a “you can do it” meme about perseverance.

“You can do it” meme with chalk message “YOU GOT THIS!” on a sidewalk, spreading anonymous encouragement.

Cute animal climbing ladder towards star with “Keep going” and “I believe in you” text for encouragement meme.

“You can do it” meme with excited commentators, captioned as parents watching child’s first steps.

“You can do it” meme with stick figures on a motivational staircase, progressing through stages of achieving success.

Tiny cactus “You can do it” meme with motivational text on someone’s finger.

Baby Yoda meme on light green background, text: “Believe in you I do, DO THE THING YOU CAN,” uses Yoda’s speech style.

“You can do it” meme with a smiling Earth, Sun, and cloud saying, “THE SUN WILL RISE AND WE WILL TRY AGAIN."

“You can do it” meme with motivational text urging personal change for happiness.

“You can do it” meme with a narwhal and shark, ending with a “YES, YOU CAN” sign as encouragement.

“You can do it” meme featuring a train labeled “You doing your best” crashing into a bus labeled with negative emotions.

ReferencesNational Scientific Council On The Developing Child. “Understanding Motivation: Building the Brain Architecture That Supports Learning, Health, and Community Participation.” Center On The Developing Child, Harvard University, December 2018. |https://harvardcenter.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wp14_reward_motivation_121118_FINAL.pdfBeta Souders, MSc., PsyD candidate. “Motivation and What Really Drives Human Behavior.” Positive Psychology, November 5, 2019. |https://positivepsychology.com/motivation-human-behavior/Ayelet Fishbach. “How to Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It.” Harvard Business Review, November 2018. |https://hbr.org/2018/11/how-to-keep-working-when-youre-just-not-feeling-it

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