Yes, we are technically adults. Even though I am over the age where I am responsible for myself, I still find happiness and knowledge from the movies of my childhood. The Disney princesses were something that I was obsessed with as a child, but even now I still learn something from these beloved movies. Here are 15 things I, and probably you, too, should do more of. Lessons learned from Disney Princesses!
1. Reading
We all need to read our textbooks more, but reading for fun and being able to be transported to another world, which is something that college students do not do enough of! Belle showed us a kids, that reading is the easiest way to travel all over the world and experience great things. Next time you have a little free time, pick up a book. Be Belle for a little while.
2. Living Each Second
I find myself wishing for the weekend, wishing my weeks away. Cinderella had one night. To live her dream and do what she’s always wanted. Living each second and making sure that you are living it to the fullest! College is a great time, enjoy it. Don’t wish your life away.
3. Giving it Your All
Giving it everything you’ve got is hard in college. You have so many credit hours to juggle, then clubs and friends on top of that. I have found that I am prioritizing my life and not doing everything with all the power I can. Tiana worked every day 100 percent to reach her goals, maybe we should too. Yeah, that assignment is total crap and the teacher probably will barely look at it, but still giving it your all is important.
4. Kindness Matters
College is a stressful time and I find myself becoming hardened to others because of the constant stress and never-ending work. I have found that while my life is crumbling apart, being kind to others and doing things for others is all that matters. Be kind like Snow White and everything will eventually fall into place around you.
5. Never Give Up
College is hard. We are under constant stress, and everyone has had those breakdowns when you don’t think you can do anymore. Mulan did not think she could do anymore, that she could not do what she needed to do, but she got up and did it. I need to understand to take each thing one step at a time. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do.
6. Your Family is Important
While most of us is away from our families for the first time, this does not mean they are any less important, if anything they are more important. Having a place to go back to, a support system that will push you to do your best and be there for you in the best and worse times is so important. Merida saw that while you can disagree with your parents and fight, they are still a huge influence on your life. Next time you need someone, pick up the phone and call your family.
7. Don't Judge Others
In the days of tinder and hot or not, it’s commonplace to judge someone on their appearance and not think about what their personality is. Allowing yourself to know someone may be the way you find a prince in what you thought was a beast.
8. Try New Things
I don’t know about you, but I get into routines and I don’t try anything new. Being able to go somewhere new, try something different or just make a needed change is so important. Rapunzel left everything she knew for her dreams and coming out of her comfort zone changed everything for her. Try something new tomorrow.
9. Fight for What You Care About
It is so easy to just agree with others and not cause any problems, but it is so important to fight for what matters. Whether you care about saving rainforests/understanding or awareness on the subject, speak out! Pocahontas was open and honest about how she felt about her land and how important it was in preserving it. Speak up when something you care about is not being a concern!
10. Your Dreams Matter
Most of us in college have some kind of dream for the future. Whether that is what you want to be, do or see, it is important. Being able to chase those dreams is essential. Ariel chased her dreams to be on land, regardless of what others said. Just don’t sell your voice to an evil sea witch.
