I have always idolized Hilary Duff. As one of the handful of Disney stars who kept her personal life out of the limelight and had no downward spiral, she has grown into a bright role model for women and girls. Having successes in both movies and music, she has maintained a strong image of herself and proceeds to be an inspirational guide to others, helping them live up to their fullest potential.

If your childhood was anything like mine, you idolized the awkward blonde girl whom you watched every afternoon after school on Disney channel. The bubbly teenager was full of life lessons and everyone can learn a thing or two from her. How she escaped the turmoil that other Disney stars have been dragged into, I don't know. But she did it with such perfection and learned a great deal in the process of becoming a woman.

1. "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

Always get back up and try again. Just like the saying, fall down 7 times and stand up 8.

2. "I don't care what people think about me, because I believe in myself and I know everything is going to be okay."

Confidence is key. As long as you have that, you're unstoppable.

3. "My mom always says, 'If you don't believe in something, you'll lose yourself completely.'"

Moms are ALWAYS right. Be passionate and devote your interests into something you enjoy.

4. "Mom always tells me to celebrate everyone's uniqueness. I like the way that sounds."

What did I tell you about moms? Mine taught me that everyone's special in their own way because they are all different.

5. "Open up the part of you that wants to hide away."

Embrace all aspects of yourself. Give yourself wings to fly and expose your feelings.

6. "If it's over, let it go. And come tomorrow, it will seem so yesterday."

When you look back on something, you may wonder why you even bothered to worry. Life goes on in mysterious ways.

7. "People are going to say what they want to say and think what they want to think, and I can't change their minds."

Someone's idea of you should not affect the way you view and value yourself. You know you better than anyone else.

8. "In a moment, everything can change."

Just like that...

9. "I just think that there's so much judgement in the world, whether it's coming from women in general or from men onto women - it's a lot. And when it comes to being a mom, I wish everyone could band together and realize that everyone has different beliefs, different styles, and different things that work for them and their family."

Couldn't have said it better myself.

10. "There may never been a sign, no flashing neon light, telling you to make your move when the time is right."

Life doesn't have a rule book that you have to follow day by day. Go out there and be adventurous.

11. "I'm not scandalous. I think it's actually embarrassing to be in those, yet some people will do anything to be in those magazines. I'm happy with who I am, and I'm happy with the way people portray me. If it's too normal, than that's their opinion."

Respect yourself. Simple as that. If you respect yourself, people will respect you in return.

12. "We're friends. And even if we get in a fight and you walk away from me, you'll always know where to find me."

And she's an amazing friend.

So basically, we all need a Hilary Duff in our lives. Don't you agree?