Good Luck Messages: What to Write in a Good Luck Card

If you want to go one step beyond a simple good-luck wish, try expressing your belief in your recipient and their ability to tackle the challenge they’re about to face. Compliment them for preparing well. If appropriate, remind them of how far they’ve already come.

Examples:

• “Good luck with the presentation. You’re going to be amazing!”
• “I know today won’t be easy, but I also know you’re up to the challenge. Best of luck to you!”
• “Wishing you the very best luck…not that you need it. You’ve got this.”
• “Just a friendly reminder that I believe in you.”
• “Hope you’re feeling good and confident about today. You have every reason to.”
• “I predict a big win tomorrow. Good luck to you!”
• “You can do this!”
• “Go get ‘em! (Just like you always do.)”
• “May all your practice and preparation meet with the best of luck!”
• “All your hard work is about to pay off…”
• “Go out and give it your best shot. Whatever happens, you’ve already got a lot to be proud of!”
• “You’ve worked hard to get this far. Best wishes as you make this final push!”
• “Just relax and do your best. You’ll be great!”

Writing tip: What if the card itself has already said “good luck”? Build on it by sending “good thoughts,” “good vibes,” or “good wishes.” Express confidence. Add a compliment. Or simply remind your recipient that you’re thinking of them.

For kids, good-luck messages should focus less on achieving any particular outcome, and more on things like doing their best, having fun, and knowing they’ve got a cheering section.

Examples:

• “Sending you good-luck hugs!”
• “Good luck at the game tonight. Win or lose, I’m proud of you!”
• “Just wanted you to know I’m thinking about you as you get ready for your recital. Have fun with it and do your best!”
• “Can’t wait to cheer you on! Best of luck today!”
• “You’ve practiced hard, and you’re going to do great!”
• “Good luck at your appointment. If you get nervous, remember I love you…and maybe think about cute puppy videos, too. ☺”
• “Today will be tough, but you’ll be tougher.”
• “Good luck to my favourite awesome tee-ball player!”
• “May good luck smile on you today. And may you be smiling, too.”
• “Good luck! I believe in you. And unicorns. But especially you.”
• “I hope this good-luck candy bar gives you a little extra boost!”

Writing tip: A doodle, riddle, on knock-knock joke written off to the side can make a fun addition to a good-luck message for a child.

Got some favourite inspiring words? Consider adding them to your good-luck message, like so…

Examples:

• “No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.” —William Blake Looking forward to watching you soar!
• “I can do all things in him who strengthens me.”—Philippians 4:13 (RSV) You can do this! Good luck!
• “We find in life exactly what we put into it.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Here’s to giving it all you’ve got!

Writing tip: If you know your recipient admires a particular well-known person, past or present, see if you can find some inspiring words from that person.