Leslie Knope is one of the greatest female characters to ever dawn a T.V. screen. She has many admirable qualities, while also being very human and making silly mistakes. Here are some reasons we should all be a little bit more like Leslie Knope.

1. She is passionate.

What is Leslie Knope passionate about? Everything! Her friends, her family, and definitely her job. She puts 200 percent into everything she does.

2. She knows what is important in life.

Her priorities are clearly in order. What would life be without waffles, friends and work?

3. She gives the best gifts.

Seriously, she gave her husband a replica of the throne from Game of Thrones. How could you ever top that?

4. She is confident.

She knows that when she puts her mind to it, she can accomplish anything.

“I am big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself.”

5. She loves her friends.

Even though they might have their differences, nobody loves their friends harder than Leslie Knope.

6. She has goals.

Knope has set so many goals for herself. She has color coded binders full of her life plans. GOALS.

7. She knows how to have fun.

Knope is the life of the party. She brings out the crazy in everyone, even Ron Swanson.

8. She works hard.

Although she undoubtedly is the life of the party, she also works harder than anyone in her office. She inspires others with her love for her job and that is something special.

9. She tells it like it is.

Leslie is not afraid to let you have it. She has no filter, especially when it comes to Eagletonians.

10. She has the best comebacks.

Or one of my personal favorites, "Fart face".

11. She gives the best compliments.

Seriously, nobody gives better compliments than Leslie Knope. They may be weirdly crafted, but they are fantastic compliments nonetheless.

Now that you've got some inspiration, go out and be the beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful muskox that Leslie Knope would want you to be!