8 Quotes From Our Favorite TV Personalities And What You Can Learn From Them

1. “I wish I could, but I don't want to.” - Phoebe Buffay, Friends
Learning how to say no. Saying no can mean letting someone down or hurting their feelings. It's important, however, to learn that it's OK to say no and it can be good for you too.

2. “I am an individual and I feel how I feel when I feel it.” - Hannah Horvath, Girls
Having the power to own your feelings. Allowing yourself to truly feel the pain, the hurt or the sadness without the additional guilt and pressure of being ashamed of it. When you allow yourself to really feel, you may be surprised at how strong and capable you are.

3. “This is life. Bad things happen, it's hard. You find your people, you find your person, and you lean on them.” - Meredith Grey, Grey's Anatomy
Surrounding yourself with the people you love. There are going to be times when going it alone is easier said than done. It's nice to have people around you that can support you in times of need or give you that extra boost.

4. “I'm a tiny dainty woman and these doughnuts are my lunch.” - Mindy Lahiri, The Mindy Project
Don't take yourself too seriously. Mindy shows us you can still be a strong, independent, successful woman and make fun of yourself from time to time. By not taking yourself too seriously, you are able to see the bigger picture a more little easily and maybe let yourself off the hook when things aren't going as planned.

5. “You gotta hit rock bottom before you know which direction to go in.” - Red, Orange is the New Black.
Sometimes the blessing is in the struggle. The hard time you may be having now, might be the thing that pushes you in the right direction.

6. “Not just seen. I wanted to be significant.” - Claire Underwood, House of Cards
The importance of owning your voice. Learning to speak up and be an active part of your life. Knowing that what you have to say matters.

7. “I am not the girl the guy gets at the end of the movie. I am not a fantasy. If you want me, earn me!” - Olivia Pope, Scandal
Knowing your worth. You deserve love and respect just like everyone else.

8. “I want a happy life, and I want to control my own fate.” - Alicia Florrick, The Good Wife
You are in charge of your happiness. You are in the driver's seat. Learning that it's up to you gives you a better handle on what it takes to get you there.