9. "I am not a one in a million girl. I am a once in a lifetime kind of woman" - Audrey Hepburn | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

10 Quotes That Have Helped Me Through Life As A 21st Century Woman

Sometimes, we need little reminders of our worth and how to handle our daily and hectic lives. Here is 10 quotes and sayings that have helped me along the way.

261
10 Quotes That Have Helped Me Through Life As A 21st Century Woman
Taylor Fabian

In This Article:

Living in the 21st century could not be any more difficult than it was generations ago. We have society telling us what is considered beautiful and telling us what to do to achieve such. We have magazines telling us what is in- usually something expensive and unnecessary in our lives. Then we have standards that our friends and family insist that we must achieve. We have grades to earn, sleep to keep us sane, and a social life we strive to maintain all well trying to live up to academic, family, and social expectations, as well as keeping up with what is in and what is "so last season."

1. “No one is you and that is your superpower” - Unknown

Out of 7 billion people on this planet, there is no one else like you in the world and that is something special. It will allow you to do amazing things and accomplish countless goals — you just need to get through a couple of rough patches to see that. You just need constant love for yourself.

2. "Sometimes we outgrow people who are not growing" - Unknown

As we grow up and morph into the person we are meant to become, we become distant from those we use to know so well. I am here to tell you that is okay. Sometimes doors close and new ones open. No matter how hard doors may be to close, sometimes they need too. Those who we grow distant from are because they hold us back from growing.

3. "Focus on the Good" - Unknown

In this world, we have all faced troubles from what society tells us. By doing so, it is easy to focus on the negativity instead of canceling it out. To be happy in your life you must fight against the odds and the standards life throws your way. In order to do so, you cancel the negativity and focus on the good.

4. "Decisions determine destiny" - Unknown

Decisions impact our life tremendously but the kind of decision varies on importance. Studying instead of going out the night before an exam is the kind of decision that can determine your destiny and what future you want to have. However, "if you want a burger, eat a burger, if you want a milkshake, drink a milkshake" — choosing to eat a burger instead of a salad is not a major or impactful in choosing your destiny, so weigh your decisions carefully.

5. "Work hard and make it happen" - Unknown

If you have a dream and a goal, accomplish it. Give it all you got and try your hardest. It matters.

6.  "You are loved beyond measure" - Unknown

Even when you feel like you are not loved or that the world's cards are stacked against you. You are still loved without a doubt. Someone out there loves you unconditionally.

7. "It's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring" - Marilyn Monroe

I have never met a person in my life that does not ABSOLUTELY love Marilyn Monroe — AND also, who does not love a spontaneous person?! Please tell me.

8. "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned in life, "it goes on'" -Robert Frost

So what? So what you didn't do as good or well on a midterm or exam as much as you wanted to. But, life goes on. One test score does not define who you are. So what that you grew apart from some friends of yours, life goes on, and new friendships and loving relationships will form.

9. "I am not a one in a million girl. I am a once in a lifetime kind of woman" - Audrey Hepburn

As a woman in today's world and society, we, need to have self-respect for ourselves and set boundaries. Know your worth because being a woman is pretty amazing as it is — and it's a person's loss if they lose a special someone.

10. "A simple I love you means more than money" - Frank Sinatra

Finding those who care and love for you and make you the best and happiest version of yourself, those are the people who will make your life more wonderful and lovely every single day compared money. Money cannot buy happiness and it certainly cannot buy "true" love. It is as simple as that.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Drake
Hypetrak

1. Nails done hair done everything did / Oh you fancy huh

You're pretty much feeling yourself. New haircut, clothes, shoes, everything. New year, new you, right? You're ready for this semester to kick off.

Keep Reading...Show less
7 Ways to Make Your Language More Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusive

With more people becoming aware of transgender and non-binary people, there have been a lot of questions circulating online and elsewhere about how to be more inclusive. Language is very important in making a space safer for trans and non-binary individuals. With language, there is an established and built-in measure of whether a place could be safe or unsafe. If the wrong language is used, the place is unsafe and shows a lack of education on trans and non-binary issues. With the right language and education, there can be more safe spaces for trans and non-binary people to exist without feeling the need to hide their identities or feel threatened for merely existing.

Keep Reading...Show less
singing
Cambio

Singing is something I do all day, every day. It doesn't matter where I am or who's around. If I feel like singing, I'm going to. It's probably annoying sometimes, but I don't care -- I love to sing! If I'm not singing, I'm probably humming, sometimes without even realizing it. So as someone who loves to sing, these are some of the feelings and thoughts I have probably almost every day.

Keep Reading...Show less
success
Degrassi.Wikia

Being a college student is one of the most difficult task known to man. Being able to balance your school life, work life and even a social life is a task of greatness. Here's an ode to some of the small victories that mean a lot to us college students.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

6 Signs You're A Workaholic

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

643
workaholic
kaboompics

After turning 16, our parents start to push us to get a job and take on some responsibility. We start to make our own money in order to fund the fun we intend on having throughout the year. But what happens when you've officially become so obsessed with making money that you can't even remember the last day you had off? You, my friend, have become a workaholic. Being a workaholic can be both good and bad. It shows dedication to your job and the desire to save money. It also shows that you don't have a great work-life balance. Here are the signs of becoming a workaholic.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments