As our sweet summer season begins to transition into a time of changing leaves and brisk autumn winds, the dark reality of buying books and scoping out new study spots has again come to fruition. With the upcoming school year rapidly approaching, students everywhere are beginning to experience the central pangs of distress and fearfulness that are brought about by the anxious thoughts of the academic-focused lives that are soon to resume. It's out with Netflix binge-watching on weekdays, and back to a time when pulling an all-nighter at the library is the social norm, and it's truly chilling. While these back-to-school jitters are covertly intimidating, our favorite blonde-haired, Indiana-based deputy of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department thankfully graces with her perky remarks of encouragement to spark motivation in us to make this year the best one yet. Leslie Knope is the poster-child for headstrong perseverance when things seem to be getting demanding, which is vexingly inspirational for those preparing to jump back into heaps of homework, late night study sessions, and mile long walks to class.
1. "One person's annoying is another's inspiring and heroic." (Season 6, Episode 5).
2. "Slowing down is not really my jam." (Season 6, Episode 20).
3. "Winning is every girl's dream. But it's my destiny. And my dream." (Season 2, Episode 17).
4. "Together we can change Pawnee forever. Let's dance!" (Season 2, Episode 1).
5. "I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself." (Season 5, Episode 3).
6.) "Organizing my agenda. Wait, that doesn't sound fun... Jammin' on my planner!" (Season 3, Episode 10).
7. "You go big or you go home." (Season 3, Episode 1).
8. "If I seem too passionate, it's because I care. If I come on too strong, it's because I feel strongly. And if I push too hard, it's because things aren't moving fast enough." (Season 4, Episode 20).
9. "You are a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful muskox." (Season 5, Episode 6).
10. "Hey Leslie. It's Leslie. Hang in there. I love you. Bye." (Season 2, Episode 21).
Allow these quotes to remind you that you are capable of achieving anything within this school year. I mean, just look at Leslie! With a whole lot of hard work and persistence, she worked her way up the department latter, met Joe Biden, and became one of the biggest success stories that Pawnee, Indiana, had ever seen. Just remember that hard work pays off, it's okay to ask for help from your best friend (your very own Ann Perkins!) when you're feeling a little too stressed, and that any sadness can be cured with breakfast food.
