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Here’s how to decide basically anything, with little to no pain involved. Promise!

Close your eyes, make a wish, and get ready to make your best decisions ever!

And if you need some inspiration for your fresh start, we’ve got you covered. These 10 quotes about starting new are full of motivation and all that good stuff. So check ‘em out and read them whenever you’re feeling super low.

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10 quotes to make you keep your resolutions

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Consider these quotes your push. If you’re trying to improve yourself come 2013 and you need some motivation, we’ve got your back. We’ve picked 10 quotes that should totally inspire you to change your ways and go through with your resolutions, no matter what they are. Looking for a little help? Check out these resolution quotes right now. Share them on your social media pages, that way you can see them all the time:

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10 quotes about your best friend

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And nothing explains that better than these sweet friend quotes – they put into words exactly how much your best friend means to you. Check ‘em out and share them on your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, whatever! Your bestie will totally feel the love.

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In a recent study, women were given a whole bunch of math tests to take (sounds like everyone’s dream weekend, right?! I kid. I kid.). They were told to put their real names on half the tests they took, and to put a fake name on the other half. All the tests were just as hard, but women did surprisingly better on the tests that didn’t have their real names on them! That means that when we’re not worried about being judged, or feeling shy because people will know how we did at something, we actually kick more ass, not less.

Maybe that’s why so many super heroes wear disguises. They feel stronger and less shy when their identity isn’t on the line! I guess the lesson is to just take a deep breath, and do your absolute best at everything you do–without worrying that anybody’s going to see the results or know that it was you who did it. You’re strong and smart. Don’t undermine or underestimate yourself, girl!

What do you think? Are you shy about your abilities? Do you think you undermine yourself sometimes? Tell us in the comments!

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Super sad animal news today: Kim Kardashian’s adorable kitten, Mercy, died this past week. She was only four months old and judging from Kim’s Instagram pics, she was too cute for words. Seriously guys, I almost teared up a little bit reading this. One of the worst feelings in the world is losing someone you love and care about, and that extends to losing a pet you really cared about.

If you’re rolling your eyes at the thought of people getting really, really sad over the loss of a pet… don’t. Even if it seems like “just an animal” to you, to the owner of the pet, that little animal was something they loved. It hurts! I’ll admit something: I wasn’t always the animal lover I am today (I blame my mom). Before I got my very own cat for the first time, I always thought it was sort of silly for people to get seriously bummed out over the death of a pet. I thought a pet was something that could easily be replaced and nothing compared to losing an actual person.

But then I fell head over heels in love with my cat, Riley. I was obsessed with him. He cuddled with me while we were sleeping, he kept me company when I was lonely and he was fun to play with. Plus, he was adorable. Sadly, when he was only two-years-old, he got a kidney infection and there was nothing we could do. I had to put Riley to sleep on Christmas Eve, and it’s safe to say that that was the worst Christmas I’ve had so far. I was completely miserable. I felt like I had lost a friend. I had never thought an animal could have that kind of affect on me, and at first I felt a little silly being so devastated. Because, I mean, how do you deal with the loss of a pet?

If you’re wondering the same thing, here are five ways to deal with the death of a pet: 

My kitten Riley, who I still miss.

Don’t feel silly about being sad. Crying over the loss of a pet isn’t something you should be ashamed of. You’re allowed to cry and mourn your little friend – there’s nothing wrong with that, so don’t let anyone make fun of you for it. You spent a lot of time with your pet and they had a special place in your heart. While society might not always recognize that, that doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you.

Give your pet a little memorial service. I’m not saying you have to plan an elaborate funeral for your pet, or even that you have to get other people in on this. It can be something just for you – like collecting your cutest pictures of him/her and making a little scrapbook. If you want to involve your family, just spend a little bit of time reminiscing on the awesome things about your lost pet. Remembering how great he/she was will make you feel happy about the time you spent with your pet.

Talk about your feelings. Just like when you’re mourning over anything, talking about your feelings can help you get over this. Talk about how much you miss your pet to your BFF or your mom… or just write about it in your journal (maybe not too much, though).

Open up to others who have lost pets. Talking about your feelings with friends or relatives who have also experienced really sad pet deaths might help you out. Those people have been through what you’re going through and having someone understand your feelings is always comforting. Avoid talking to people who aren’t really into animals. They’re not going to get what you’re so upset about it, and that’s probably only going to hurt you more.

Don’t feel guilty about getting another pet. When the time feels right, you can definitely get another pet. But don’t feel guilty, like you’re replacing your old pet – you’re just getting another little buddy and that’s totally fine. If you’re seriously upset over the loss of your pet, I would suggest waiting a little while to get a new one, since being around other animals might make you miss your pet even more at first.

Have you lost a pet recently? How did you deal with it? What kind of pet do you have? What would you do if he/she passed away? Tell me in the comments.

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Right. If you’re staring at your computer screen and thinking, “Yes!,” then you and I and one of my favorite actresses, Anne Hathaway, kind of have a lot in common. Obviously Anne Hathaway is super talented, beautiful, and seemingly pretty smart–but when I read this interview with her in Glamour, I realized she’s also dealing with the same exact insecurities that we all do.

When I read that she said, “I still feel the stress over ‘Am I thin enough? Am I too thin? Is my body the right shape?,’” I was like, wait. Is that me talking or is that her? Why can’t we get a break when it comes to body image and not be fat or skinny, but just be us? You know?

And then the ultimate weird Anne-Hathaway-must-be-reading-my-mind moment came when she said, “I actually really don’t feel like getting made fun of. So I put on something boring and navy and go out and try to disappear.” If you’ve ever wanted to disappear, too, maybe we should all join a club where we can be as weird as we want to–and it wouldn’t matter, because we’d still blend in to our own club? Probably wouldn’t work, but it’s a dream anyway.

I love it when my favorite celebrities are so real and honest about their lives. Nobody’s perfect, and feeling insecure (as much as it sucks) is unfortunately pretty normal. It seems like Anne Hathaway (who I still really don’t think could blend in, even if she tries!) is working on being more confident, and so am I. Are you? I hope so.

Do you ever feel fat or weird about your body? Do you ever just want to blend in because being as crazy as you want to be would just be too much drama? Do you want to be BFF with Anne Hathaway as much as I do? Tell me about it in the comments!

But Seriously, Anne Hathaway Is Seriously A Bad Ass

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When I meet people, I tend to want to make a good first impression, you know? No rude comments, no weird off-color jokes. But apparently some other people don’t feel that way. Let me explain.

I met this girl through a friend and although we’d hung out at parties and stuff, I was really excited to get to know her better and maybe become real friends. I asked her if she wanted to meet me in the food court at the mall one Saturday. She said sure and I knew it would be awesome.

So, there I was, standing in front of Hot Dog On A Stick with my cherry lemonade in-hand when she shows up. Big smile. Big hug. Big weird rude comment! Seriously. The first thing she said to me was, “Wow. You’re really short! Like, are your parents little people, too? Or are you like, the runt of the litter?”

I just stood there stunned. I mean, I’m five feet tall, so yes, I know I’m short–but we’d met before, so she should have known that. Plus, it’s so rude to comment on someone’s body like that! You wouldn’t walk up to a heavy girl and say, “Wow. You’re so fat! Are your parents obese, too?!” That’s just insanely rude. . . so why is it okay to make me feel like some kind of freak for being short?

Let’s just say that after her rude comment, I wasn’t as interested in shopping with her all day. We got pizza, I said I had to dash. As for our friendship, it was as “short” lived as our lunch.

Has anybody ever tried to make you feel bad about your body–whether you’re short or not so short? Do you ignore rude comments or call people out on them? Tell me about it in the comments!

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So for those of you who are all about being yourself, going after your dreams and looking good while doing it, we’ve got some quotes for you by some seriously fabulous famous divas. Even if you don’t want to call yourself a diva, we know you’re still as fabulous as these ladies – and, hey, we all have our moments, right? Check out our 10 favorite diva quotes and share them with your friends:

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10 reasons in quotes why you shouldn’t get back with your ex

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We come across a bunch of smart, well-thought comments that offer up more advice or wisdom from girls’ personal experiences. It’s great to see a community of girls dedicated to helping each other out, and that sort of positive sisterhood that happens in the comments is totally awesome! For this week, we’ve done a round-up of some of the great words of advice, wisdom and encouragement that you’ve offered in the comments these past few days. You girls cover a whole bunch of important topics!

From your relationship advice…

From “From The Message Boards: How Do I Know If It’s Time To Break Up With My Boyfriend?”

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From “What Should You Talk To Your Boyfriend About?”

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From “How Do You Get Out Of A Friends With Benefits Mess?”

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To your words of wisdom on body image…

From “I Can’t Believe She Said That”

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From “My Love-Hate Relationship With My Nose”

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From “I Have Hairy Legs And I Like It That Way”

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From your tips for school success…

From “Your Complete Guide On How To Get Good Grades”

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To your reminders about how to treat others…

From “Seriously Though – Three Reasons I Feel Kind Of Bad For Lindsay Lohan”

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Your comments are a gold mine of advice and wisdom! What we write just starts the conversation, so it’s great to see all of you jumping in and building a community that’s based on helping each other out. Can’t wait to read what you all have to say this week!

 
Do you find good advice in the comment sections? Do you ever share your own wisdom on our site? Let us know in the comments!

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