You know those people who just exude confidence and positivity, making you want to be in their presence always and forever? Demi Lovato is definitely in that category. Through interviews, tweets, and Instagram pics, she’s always sharing her wisdom on everything from how to find peace within yourself to being totally kickass when it comes to reaching your goals.
Below, see some of her greatest pieces of life advice and start following them if you aren’t already. As the great Demi Lovato once said, “Life is too short,” so make your experience a positive one with these tips!
On loving yourself...
"You can't love other people until you love yourself."
“For a long time, I was pretending to be someone that I wasn't, and I was miserable. When I came out and said, 'I'm human, I've got problems, but I'm willing to share them,' that's when I started to really connect.” via her Teen Vogue interview
“The more confidence you have within yourself, the more you can bring out in others. It's more about the way you feel over the way you look." via her Teen Vogue interview
On beauty and body image...
"Regardless of what society tells you these days... You don't have to have a thigh gap to be beautiful. It is possible to love your body the way it is."
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"I'm finding beauty from within. It doesn't matter how thin or how pretty or whatever. If I don't feel it, I'm not going to see it in myself. So that's what I'm focusing on now." via her Teen Vogue interview
"Don't train to be skinny, train to be a #badass"
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"You don't have to wait till the beginning of a new year to make resolutions for yourself. It's all about loving and taking care of the only body you will ever have... Cherish it, love it, embrace it... Because when you do... It begins to show."
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"We deserve to show the world our beauty and our confidence!!!"
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"Be good to your body, and your body will be good to you."
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On choosing others to be a part of your life...
"The ones who are honest with you, are the ones who love you."
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"Surround yourself with people who aren't afraid of your response to their honesty. Surround yourself with those who aren't afraid to say no."
On dealing with others...
“Maybe the next time you want to cut someone down... Take a second to listen to what they have to say. Life's too short to be mean.”
“Compassion and empathy are key character traits to have in order to rebuild all relations with others.”
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"Never let anything stop you or let anyone tell you what you can't do."
"It's important to remember. Sometimes your words may be forgiven but they cannot be forgotten... Are your words worth it?"
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"There's gonna be haters, but don't let them affect you, don't let them take away a part of you."
On finding success...
"Success comes when you want it more than you want to sleep... When you want it more than you need to breathe..."
"Sometimes you have to ALLOW yourself to reach new milestones when your mind wants to quit. Keep pushing yourself... Your spirit deserves it."
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"Whatever you dream of doing one day, don't give up on that dream because you never know where it can take you."
"And just remember kids... When in doubt... Slay."
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What's your favorite Demi quote?
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