Blair Waldorf, or better known as Queen B, was the center of all of our attention for years, as we followed her fabulous life on Gossip Girl. We were with her through all of the schemes, frenemies, and heartbreaks, and somewhere along the way she taught us a few pretty valuable lessons.

1. Never be afraid to speak your mind, and definitely never hold back.

Blair is known for being ruthless, rude, and insulting. While she is constantly offending her peers, we should all admire her brutal honesty. It takes a special person to never be afraid to say exactly what's on their mind. In fact, this trait of pure bluntness is something we should all aspire to have. In the end, it is always better to speak your mind than hold everything in to please those around you.

2. You control your fate.

Some people believe they have their lives planned out for them, and they're just along for the ride. Yes, maybe everything happens for a reason, but Blair believes that reason is none other than the actions you take each day. The queen of the Upper East side has convinced us that you should never simply accept defeat. If something goes wrong in your life, make it right.

3. Don't stop until you get what you deserve.

Blair always had so much potential and opportunity, which came with a plethora of goals and aspirations. Ivy league schools, dream jobs, secret societies, the list goes on. While some of these ambitions were more farfetched than others, Blair sincerely believed she deserved to achieve them. We should all do everything in our power to get what we know we are entitled to, and we should always feel entitled to what we want.

4. Know your worth, and let everyone else know, too.

Confidence is key. As Blair took her crazy, wild ride into adulthood, it seemed as though there was something to knock her down every step of the way. Not only was she able to pick herself back up and carry on, but she was always able to remind herself just how much she has to offer the world. If there's one thing Blair taught us, it's that you have to be your own biggest fan.

5. Always love with your whole heart.

Perhaps the most memorable piece of the entire Gossip Girl series was the twisted relationship that is Chuck and Blair. No matter what warped, inhumane thing one of them did to the other, there was no stronger bond. And, while it took Blair quite some time to give up her heart, she was finally able to love Chuck with every single part of her. Blair taught us that soul mates exist. There is someone out there who was put on this earth to be with you, and when you find them, give them all of you.

Thank you Queen B, xoxo