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17 Pieces Of Advice From The Most Iconic Women Characters In Television

Their wisdom is priceless.

Ania Korpanty

May 21, 2019

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17 Pieces Of Advice From The Most Iconic Women Characters In Television

Personally, my burn-out period has been defined by binge-watching television to avoid accomplishing any actual assignments. Although this may seem unproductive to the naked eye, it actually has encouraged me to push through my difficulties and persevere. Sometimes you need a fresh perspective, and watching the lives of my favorite female characters continues to motivate me. There are plenty of quotes that are particularly influential, but a select few from these incredible women really speak to me.

Jane Gloriana Villanueva, Jane the Virgin

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To teach you that when you're overwhelmed, sometimes all you have to do is just breathe through it.

Sheila Jackson, Shameless (US)

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As a reminder that it's okay to mess up, as long as you learn from it.

April Ludgate, Parks and Recreation

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When I don't know how to study for a test, this teaches me the tools that I need.

Rebecca Bunch, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

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Making sure you know that you have a support system you can turn to when it gets too hard.

Marisol Gonzales, Orange is the New Black

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Just a reminder to be humble in all of your accomplishments.

Robin Scherbatsky, How I Met Your Mother

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Showing the importance of honesty with all people in life.

Topanga Lawrence, Boy Meets World

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Always illustrating the true meaning of love, even if my personal love life is practically nonexistent during finals week.

Cece Parikh, New Girl

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Encouraging you to push through all of the struggles this time of the year may bring.

Liz Lemon, 30 Rock

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To show that it's okay to spend a night studying for an exam instead of going out.

Kimmy Schmidt, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

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Although I do think that smiling during a math exam might make people think you're a little strange.

Cristina Yang, Grey's Anatomy

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To remind me that I'm worth more than my eye bags right now.

Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model

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This may seem generic, but we all know it means so much more coming from Tyra Banks.

Kate Pearson, This is Us

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Serving as motivation to improve, because who says you can't raise that 68 to a 94?

Carla Espinosa, Scrubs

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Whether that's your friend, a potential love interest, or your professor after your fifth time going to office hours.

Phoebe Buffay, Friends

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I know it's hard to not hate the pressure, the stress, and school in general, but try to keep a positive mindset.

Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Network

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Anything Oprah says is truth, so use this her wisdom as your main source of motivation.

Mindy Lahiri, The Mindy Project

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You are stronger than you think you are.

You will make it through this difficult time, and you will be better for it. Tyra Banks said so.

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17 Pieces Of Advice From The Most Iconic Women Characters In Television

Their wisdom is priceless.

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Jane Gloriana Villanueva, Jane the Virgin

Sheila Jackson, Shameless (US)

April Ludgate, Parks and Recreation

Rebecca Bunch, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Marisol Gonzales, Orange is the New Black

Robin Scherbatsky, How I Met Your Mother

Topanga Lawrence, Boy Meets World

Cece Parikh, New Girl

Liz Lemon, 30 Rock

Kimmy Schmidt, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Cristina Yang, Grey's Anatomy

Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model

Kate Pearson, This is Us

Carla Espinosa, Scrubs

Phoebe Buffay, Friends

Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Network

Mindy Lahiri, The Mindy Project

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

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