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7 Life Lessons We Know Because We've Watched All The Disney Movies

Whether you need a friend to lean on, or want to go after your lifelong goals, Disney is there to show us that we can do anything we put our minds to.

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Sep 04, 2018

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7 Life Lessons We Know Because We've Watched All The Disney Movies

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Disney has so many major iconic movies that have not only great songs to sing along with, but also lessons we will learn through our day to day lives.

1. Merida - Be brave

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Other than Merida being able to rock her long red curly hair, she is extremely brave throughout the whole movie. She sticks up for herself against her parents to be able to do what she loves best, no matter if she is a girl. She also puts her life at risk to help her mother bear. Merida teaches us to be confident and brave within ourselves.

2. Ariel - Love who you wish to love

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Ariel has always fathomed humans. Since Ariel falls in love with Prince Erik, a human, she teaches us that we can love who we choose to love even if our parents don't necessarily approve at first.

3. Woody and Buzz - "You've got a friend in me"

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Throughout all three Toy Story's, Woody and Buzz's friendship is always put through the test. They show us that no matter what, in the end they will always be there for one another.

4. Beauty and the Best - Don't judge a book by its cover

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This iconic Disney movie tells the story of a beautiful girl falling for a horrific beast. In the beginning it shows how cruel the beast is, but throughout the movie Belle begins to fall for the beast. This shows us that no matter the looks from the outside, someone can truly surprise you for who they are deep down. You should never judge someone, especially by their looks.

5. Moana - Follow your heart

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Moana has always been called to the water since she was a child, so she plans to leave her island. She shows us to go after what your goals are in order to protect your loved ones around you, even if they warn you not to.

6. Lion King - "Hakuna Matata"

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... it means no worries, for the rest of your days.

The Lion King teaches us not to worry, and to just trust "the circle of life".

7. Frozen - Family is first

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Ana and Elsa show us that through thick and thin, family is always going to help you face whatever challenges you might have. Although Elsa froze all of Arendelle, the way to unfreeze it is to thaw a frozen heart. Because of Elsa's love for her sister, Ana, she learns to control her powers.

Whether you need a friend to lean on, or want to go after your lifelong goals, Disney is there to show us that we can do anything we put our minds to.

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7 Life Lessons We Know Because We've Watched All The Disney Movies

Whether you need a friend to lean on, or want to go after your lifelong goals, Disney is there to show us that we can do anything we put our minds to.

1. Merida - Be brave

2. Ariel - Love who you wish to love

3. Woody and Buzz - "You've got a friend in me"

4. Beauty and the Best - Don't judge a book by its cover

5. Moana - Follow your heart

6. Lion King - "Hakuna Matata"

7. Frozen - Family is first

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