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10 Pieces Of Advise From The Goddess Herself, Rachel Hollis

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Rachel Hollis is the number-one New York Times best-selling author of "Girl Wash, Your Face" and is known for her motivational books, motivational speaking, podcasts and was also named as one of the "Top 30 Entrepreneurs under 30." When I first heard about Hollis, I was skeptical. Mainly because I didn't think I needed to read a "self-help" book and that I'm perfectly confident and happy as I am. Curiosity got the best of me and I decided to read her book, "Girl, Wash Your Face." I quickly learned that her message is a lot more than just motivational, it's about how to live your life for yourself and empowering women of all backgrounds.

For those who are reading this and are skeptical like I was in the beginning, here are 10 quotes from Hollis that will convince you otherwise.

1. "If you're unhappy, that's on you."

Hollis preaches as one of her main messages (and my personal favorite quote) that if you are unhappy about any aspect in your life it is up to you to fix it. Only you can make yourself happy, it isn't someone else's job to make you happy. It's on you.

2. "Someone else's opinion of you is none of your business."

Everyone always tells you to stop caring what people think about you. Hollis reiterates this but in a unique perspective. It shouldn't matter what anyone thinks of you because it's none of your business, it's there business. So ignore them and keep moving.

3. "Don't let someone in the cheap seats have an expensive opinion in your life."

Someone who doesn't invest in your life, their opinion doesn't matter. So don't give those people your time or energy.

4. "Never break a promise to yourself."

This one is self explanatory. Never break that promise.

5. "I refuse to live as half of myself because other people can't handle all of me."

Cue the classic over done quote, "if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

6. "Stop waiting on someone else to fix your life."

This goes hand in hand with the first quote. Someone else isn't going to fix things for you, it's all on you.

7. "Our words have power, but our actions shape lives."

My mom has always told me that actions speak louder than words. It still rings true no matter how old you get.

8. When you really want something, you will find a way. When you don't really want something, you'll find an excuse."

Stop making excuses for yourself. A wise man once said, "just do it. Don't let your dreams be dreams. just do it."

9. "Our society makes plenty of room for complacency or laziness; we’re rarely surrounded by accountability. We’re also rarely surrounded by sugar-free vanilla lattes, but when I really want one, I somehow find a way to get one."

This is one that everyone in the country needs to read. We need to be held accountable for our actions, no more participation ribbons or gold stars because you tried. Stop shooting for mediocre and saying the Cs get degrees. Hold yourself accountable, hold your loved ones accountable and convince everyone to hold themselves accountable.

10. "You were not made to be small. You are not a little girl. You are a grown woman and it’s time you grew up."

For my ladies out there, don't take this the wrong way, but grow up. It's time to start living up to your full potential and putting yourself out there. Stop letting these cis-white men run the world. The future is female. So let's start building the future.

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10 Pieces Of Advise From The Goddess Herself, Rachel Hollis

Bring these quotes with you to begin the new year!

1. "If you're unhappy, that's on you."

2. "Someone else's opinion of you is none of your business."

3. "Don't let someone in the cheap seats have an expensive opinion in your life."

4. "Never break a promise to yourself."

5. "I refuse to live as half of myself because other people can't handle all of me."

6. "Stop waiting on someone else to fix your life."

7. "Our words have power, but our actions shape lives."

8. When you really want something, you will find a way. When you don't really want something, you'll find an excuse."

9. "Our society makes plenty of room for complacency or laziness; we’re rarely surrounded by accountability. We’re also rarely surrounded by sugar-free vanilla lattes, but when I really want one, I somehow find a way to get one."

10. "You were not made to be small. You are not a little girl. You are a grown woman and it’s time you grew up."

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

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I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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