10 Quotes for Every College Girl’s Back Pocket

College is hard. Being a girl in college is hard. What I’ve found helpful in hard moments are the quotes/lines/pieces of advice I’m about to share with you. I think it’s crucial for everyone to find a few pieces of advice that feel powerful/magical/personal to them that they can pull out whenever they need strength. I personally have a notes app in my phone where I store advice for my future self. If I hear something or think of something that stirs up an emotion inside of me, I write it down. It’s a way to look out for yourself and ensure that you’re keeping track of your goals and that you’re on a path that leads to your dream life. So, without further ado, welcome to my notes app…

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1. Truly powerful people don’t explain why they want respect. They simply don’t engage with someone who doesn’t give it to them.
2. Your vibe attracts your tribe.
3. You must audit others’ opinions against yours. Only you know what factors caused you to make a certain decision.
4. The more haggard the car, the hotter the guy. Look for someone who’s hardworking, not someone who’s rich.
5. Gratitude = happiness. If you can’t think of something to be grateful for, think of a really awful situation and be glad you’re not in it.
6. If you want to change your mood, change your biology. This could mean working out, meditating, eating healthy, etc. It is crucial to learn how different activities control your mood and focus. You cannot have mental health without physical health.
7. If a boy likes you, you will know. If he doesn’t, you will be confused. With that being said, you must also act in ways which reflect your feelings.
8. You will never outperform your inner circle. Your inner circle is a direct reflection of who you are, no matter how much you don’t want to believe it.
9. No one cares what you’re doing!! All old people agree on this, so why not truly understand this now instead of waiting until you’re 80. If there is an activity that you find particularly embarrassing, notice when others do it and notice that you don’t care.
10. People like vulnerable people. People like people who don’t try to act perfect all the time.