As a young girl the Disney Princesses always intrigued me. The dresses, the crowns, the castles, and the princes are what childhood fantasies are made of for any little girl. However, its not the glass slippers or the enchanted roses that make these stories spectacular, but rather the valuable life lessons shared that every child deserves to learn and know growing up. Here are some of the important lessons that the Disney Princesses have shared with us:

1. Kindness is greater than hate – Snow White

Snow White shows us a beautiful example of how important it is to be kind. Even the Evil Queen did not have enough power to defeat her kind heart.

2. Others cannot define you – Mulan

Be who you are and be proud of who you are. Mulan shows us that it’s okay to be different and that the only person who can define you, is yourself.

3. Don’t be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone – Rapunzel

It can be uncomfortable straying away from the norm, but a little discomfort couldn’t stop Rapunzel from exploring the unknown and having the time of her life.

4. Your dreams are not too great to achieve – Tiana

If you work hard and believe in yourself, then you can achieve any goal. All your dreams are in reach if you work hard for them.

5. A little love can change the world – Elsa

Elsa was able to thaw all of Arendelle with just a little love. What a great portrayal of how our world can be changed starting with just a little bit of love.

6. Always be brave – Merida

Sometimes scary situations can seem too great for us to handle but Merida shows us that any person can be brave, no matter how old they are.

7. Inner beauty is more important than outer beauty – Belle

Belle saw the beauty within even though nobody else could see past the Beast’s outward appearance. Once she did, she met an amazing man, proving that outward appearance is much less important than what’s inside.

8. Stand up for what’s right – Pocahontas

It’s okay to go against a majority opinion when you know what’s right. Pocahontas stood up for what she believed in and was ultimately able to connect two communities.

9. Attitude is everything – Cinderella

Cinderella taught us how to continue to have a good attitude even in tough times. In the end, a good attitude triumphs above all.

10. Keep exploring – Ariel

There are so many new places and great opportunities to be explored so it’s okay to be a little curious.