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Get inspired to get your own great, big, amazing, powerful life. Here are small steps you can take every day to take control of your life and go after your dreams.
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Get Inspo Delivered To Your Inbox
You're more likely to be productive if you're happy, and Notes from the Universe sends e-mails full of empowering messages to your inbox every single day. It puts you in a good mood from the second you open your laptop, and helps motivate you to take on the world!
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Blast Your Favorite Song
"When all else fails, just put on a good Beyonce song and channel her. Every morning, I play a different playlist for myself based on what I know the day is gonna be like for me. Music is transformative." —Jenn Hyman, co-founder of Rent The Runway
Ever imagine yourself in a movie? Having a Power Playlist to blast through your headphones is just like being the star with her own soundtrack! You'll stand up straighter and walk with more conviction if your favorite jam is playing.
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Make A To Do List
"You write it down, you make it happen!" —Karlie Kloss
If you start to feel out of control during a particularly busy month, making physical, handwritten checklists can help you stay on track. There's something crazy satisfying about crossing off a task with a big, black marker!
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Make An Inspiration Board
"[To stay focused on achieving my dreams] I'd pin old bed sheets to the wall and take colorful markers and write where I wanted to be and what I needed to do to get there." —Carly Rae Jepsen
Bulletin boards packed with motivational quotes and pictures of people you admire really will encourage you to follow your dreams!
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Get Up Early
Waking up before you really have to for school can feel like a total drag, but taking time in the morning to focus on you can get you way more pumped for day ahead. Start small, like making plans with a friend in your neighborhood to meet up early and take a walk around the block, before you commit to 5AM yoga classes.
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Try A New Lipstick
If you hate it, you don't have to wear it ever again! Feel lucky that you're a girl—dudes don't have anything like red lippy to give them that instant confidence boost.
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Go Quote-Crazy on Pinterest
"When I get discouraged, inspiring quotes cheer me up. My favorite is from Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is impossible; the world itself says 'I'm possible.'"—Gabby Douglas
It might sound a little corny, but those Pinterest boards really work. As long as you're pinning positive messages reading them will make you feel good about yourself.
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Express Yourself With Your Outfit
"In school, I always felt a little different from my classmates—I was never in the popular crowd. But I learned that I could express myself through my clothing and it was so empowering."—Bonnie Barton (blogger, Flashes of Style)
Develop your own unique sense of style, and people will start to remember your name. It can be anything from a cool pair of glasses to a distinct head-to-toe vibe—just own it!
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Sweat
"Playing tennis gets me really pumped up—I'm really competitive! I love it because it's fun and makes you sweat."—Harry Styles
Joining a team sport in high school means an instant group of friends, plus you'll stay fit while doing something you love. Exercise has been proven to literally boost your mood instantly, so don't skip out on gym class, either!
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Carry A Notebook
"I'm constantly drawing. I never know when I'll be inspired, so I try to keep a drawing pad with me." —Zayn Malik
Forgetting the amazing idea you came up with in math class is a total downer, so always keep a notebook handy to jot down your brilliance. You never know what could be the next big app!
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Embrace #UnprettyMonday
"Makeup is fun, but it's way more important to feel good in your real skin."—Jessie J
Playing with makeup is a great way to boost your confidence temporarily, but owning your natural beauty is long-lasting! If you're comfortable in your own skin, you won't feel the need to pile on concealer just to feel pretty. Tons of stars have taken to posting makeup-free pics to IG and Twitter on Mondays!
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Spritz On Your Fave Perfume
"Smelling good is so important! When you have a signature scent, it can make you unforgettable!"—Rita Ora
It's true—having your own, unique fragrance helps people remember you and makes you feel special. Instead of picking up the same One Direction perfume everyone's wearing, try a company like Demeter, which lets you mix and match a few scents to create your own custom fragrance.
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Stand Up Straight
Believe it or not, your posture totally affects other people's impressions of you! Ditching the slouch not only makes you look more powerful to others, it will instantly make you feel more confident. Plus, having correct posture can affect your health too: if your spine isn't aligned, you can end up with serious back, rib, heart, and lung problems in the future.
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Check Your TimeHop
TimeHop is an awesome app that shows every morning what you posted on social media exactly one year ago. Whether you use it for reliving fun, old memories or for reminding yourself how far you've come in a year, a look back today will give you a big confidence boost when you remember how far you've come in 365 days.
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Try A New Recipe
"I actually find most of my power in creating things. My dad was a really big chef in our family. I noticed I feel best when I am physically creating something, putting it out to the universe, even if it's just to end up in my stomach in 10 minutes." —Dove Cameron
You don't have to be a crazy gourmet cook—even something as little as adding some tomato and basil to your grilled cheese can make you feel like a Top Chef contender. It gets your creativity flowing, plus allows you to create healthier meals for yourself for more energy.
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Start A Vlog
Even if you don't have tons of viewers, putting your thoughts out there on the Internet is totally empowering! It shows that you don't care what anyone thinks—you're proud of your ideas and dreams.
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Study
It sounds super lame, but you'll always feel more powerful if you're ready for what's ahead! Set aside the time it'll take to prep for your next quiz or interview.
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Spend 10 Minutes On DuoLingo
DuoLingo is a fantastic app that teaches you languages with fun quiz games! You can choose to have a "coach" that reminds you to put in at least 10 minutes each day. Having more than one language on your resume looks impressive to potential employers, and could come in handy with that hot foreign exchange student!
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Raise Your Hand
Stop being scared to participate in class! Trust that you're smart and have good ideas that are worth sharing.
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Eat an Orange
Citrus is packed with vitamin C, which will give you an instant, natural boost of energy in the AM. It's way healthier than downing three cups of coffee, and you'll feel wide-awake for your first class.
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Wear Your "Power Color"
You're not imagining that boost of confidence you get when you put on a top in your favorite shade! Colors can affect our mood, and chances are you've noticed you get more compliments when you're wearing certain hues. Whether it's a bright red, a cheery yellow, or even chic black, stock up on clothes and accessories in that shade to throw on any time you need a little power boost.
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Meditate
No need to break into a full-out yoga sesh in class, but if you're starting to feel stressed, excuse yourself to the restroom and enjoy a few moments of quiet. Focusing on your breath will clear your head, and get you ready to tackle even the toughest history test with ease.
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Start A Book Club
Reading makes you smarter and improves your vocabulary, so you'll feel more confident giving presentations and writing papers in the future. Having a group of friends all reading the same book motivates you to stay on track!
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Dress Up A Little
"Putting on a great dress is one way to make yourself feel powerful. There's this special feeling—I call it your armor. You put on a great dress and you feel like you can take on anything."—Jenny Fleiss, co-founder of Rent The Runway
We're not saying you have to wear heels to class, but it's hard to feel powerful in the same old sweatpants and UGGs. Instead, invest in comfy midi skirts or dark jeans that look cute without seeming like you're trying too hard. Look hot, feel hot!
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Tweet at People You Admire
The easiest way to get in touch with your fave celeb or someone you look up to is through Twitter! Just one re-tweet can make you feel like a million bucks—imagine getting an actual reply
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Try A Topknot
Stop hiding behind your hair! Topknots are power styles, because they put your gorgeous mug at the center of attention and force you to smile
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Be A Coach
Whether you sign up to teach 5 year olds how to play soccer or volunteer for an after-school tutoring program, helping someone else learn helps both you and someone else feel better about themselves. These kids will look up to you—talk about a major boost of self-esteem!
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Write Your Oscar Acceptance Speech
Or your Hall of Fame Speech, or your Nobel Prize Speech. Having huge goals to aspire to helps motivate you in your day to day life, since you'll stop wasting time doing things that don't get you closer to that dream.
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Start A Dream Diary
Writing down your dreams helps you remember them, which sparks creativity and can ultimately fuel awesome ideas. How cool is it that all that crazy stuff is living in your brain?
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Redo Your Mani
Chip-free nails will make you feel more put together, which helps with confidence if you have an important interview or big presentation that day.
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