11 Empowering Olivia Pope Quotes That'll Get You Through Any Bad Day
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11 Empowering Olivia Pope Quotes That'll Get You Through Any Bad Day

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11 Empowering Olivia Pope Quotes That'll Get You Through Any Bad Day

With her independent yet sassy attitude, jaw-dropping professional wardrobe, and the ability to play a political genius among all her many White House acquaintances, Miss Olivia Pope is the woman that all women strive to be like. She knows just what to say and when to say it and has "inspiration" written across her forehead. These 11 inspiring and empowering quotes from Liv will help get you through any bad day.

1. "If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, but you have to try, because if you try, if you leap and try, and it doesn't work out, it's not on you."

Taking a risk isn't the worst thing you could do. If you take a risk and you fail, you will always have alternatives. In order to find the best option and best way, you need to try. Just because you failed once doesn't mean you can't keep trying time and time again. Because if it doesn't work, you still tried and you still put in the effort.

2. "It's all in the rear view for me. I need to move forward. I am moving forward."

No matter the situation, maybe letting go of a toxic relationship or making a challenging decision that could impact your future, moving forward is the best course of action. Dwelling on things you've done today and in the past will only hold you back from making yourself happy in the future. Moving forward will move you forward to bigger and better things.

3. "My gut tells me everything I need to know."

Listen to your heart, but also take into consideration the logic of your mind. Sometimes, your instincts really don't lie.

4. "I am not yours. I don’t show up places because you want me. I am not yours."

You are only one person and you have to do what is right for you. Those who are controlling and manipulative are not worth your time or effort. You need to focus on yourself and what you can accomplish for yourself, where you want to go, and what you want to do with your life. You can't put your life on hold to wait around for others.

5. “I am very good at what I do. I am better at it than anybody else.”

Telling yourself "I can do this" is much more positive than saying "I can't." Just like they say: if you say you can't, you can't. Believing in yourself is the key to your very own success.

6. “I’m choosing me. I’m choosing Olivia. And right now, Olivia is dancing. Now, you can dance with me or you can get off my dance floor. I’m fine dancing alone.”

Some people don't enjoy being by themselves, but it's actually so important to have some me-time. Making time in the day for yourself will calm your nerves and de-stress your head of any negative or lurking thoughts. Doing something each day for yourself will result in your own peace and happiness and will give you motivation to succeed.

7. "It's okay to be afraid. Sometimes fear keeps us safe. Sometimes it holds us back."

If you don't challenge yourself, you will never know what you can and can't do. Being nervous or having fear teaches you about yourself and your abilities. Challenging yourself makes you stronger, both independently and in relationships.

8. “I don’t need protecting. I am not the girl you save. I am fine.”

You always have to look out for yourself. Although you might be close with someone else, they might not always be there to save the day for you. Sometimes it's important to solve your own problems and mistakes and then in return, learn from them.

9. "I always have cards left to play."

Just always remember: you have other options and alternatives. You aren't required to stick with one set of directions all the time.

10. “I am not the girl the guy gets at the end of the movie. I am not a fantasy. If you want me, earn me.”

You shouldn't just take what comes along if it isn't good enough. You know what you deserve. Everyone deserves trust, respect, and commitment.

11. "You can't change the choice you made, all you can do is not let it ruin you."

It's always best to leave the past in the past. You can regret what you said or what you did, but that regret will only eat away at you and other decisions you might have to make. You just need to learn from the past and move on from it.



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