{"id":97903,"date":"2016-09-16T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digiblocks.ca\/29secrets\/?p=97903"},"modified":"2016-09-13T15:15:25","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T19:15:25","slug":"10-life-lessons-we-learned-from-blair-waldorf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digiblocks.ca\/29secrets\/pop-culture\/10-life-lessons-we-learned-from-blair-waldorf\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Life Lessons We Learned from Blair Waldorf"},"content":{"rendered":"

[tps_header]As far as (fictional) pop culture icons go, Blair Waldorf has earned herself a spot in the top rankings. With a lot of sass and a dash of spite, the Gossip Girl<\/em> queen guided 20-somethings through all the struggles life has to offer: love, betrayal, power, heartache, the quest for world-domination<\/span>\u00a0and growing up. Here, her best advice.[\/tps_header]<\/p>\n

On dating<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Truer words have never been spoken, am I right? If you haven’t felt this way at one point or another in your dating journey, you are either: lucky, lying, or\u00a6 the catfish? All jokes aside, aim to always be the caviar in this situation and take the high road. Stay classy and don’t push anyone into a fountain, please.<\/p>\n

On maintaining a positive outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Takes notes from Blair Waldorf and stop letting your inner critic get the best of you. We’ve all experienced struggle and self-doubt<\/a> in many areas of our lives. Remembering that things aren’t as bad as you think is a great way to maintain a positive outlook and will help you create more positive circumstances for yourself.<\/p>\n

On self-control<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Speaking of creating positive circumstances, here’s Blair dishing out solid advice on controlling emotions. This is a great reminder that although we can’t control every situation life throws our way; we can control how we react and adjust.<\/p>\n

On goal-setting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You go girl. Here’s Blair defining exactly what she wants in life with confidence and ease. Take Blair’s lead and decide on the person you want to become.<\/p>\n

On motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Then go for it. All drama aside, Blair Waldorf has impeccable work ethic. Despite being born into luxurious Upper East Side circumstances, Waldorf has consistently demonstrated hard work and effort. We suggest following her lead in trying to grow in the workplace and personal life, (but maybe keep the scheming parts non-existent).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On independence<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Preach it, sis. Leave it to Blair Waldorf to teach the importance of being an independent woman. She doesn’t need anyone but herself to accomplish her goals and live her life. Live according to Blair’s standards and ensure your own survival.<\/p>\n

On the importance of friendship<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"blair-waldorf-7\"<\/a>One lesson to learn from Blair is to always be loyal. Though she has made a few friendship mistakes over the course of the series, she always found her way back to her best friends. At the end of the day, Blair makes it known that good friendships are a key foundation in life.<\/p>\n

On listening to your gut<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Although emotional and dramatic are two words practically synonymous with Blair Waldorf, she makes a good case about making decisions with her gut. There’s always a point and time in life where logic and overthinking may get in the way of prime decision making\u201dit’s important at times to take Blair’s lead and listen to what your gut tells you.<\/p>\n

On knowing your worth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A key theme in Blair’s life is that she rarely comprises her self-worth. She’s known to put her foot down at times and maintain high standards of both herself and others. The takeaway: value yourself and exhibit confidence while shying away from arrogance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On staying present<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Never undervalue the importance of being present in your life. Blair reminds us that although much of our lives are spent planning for the future, it’s important to remember that life is happening now <\/em>and to own your moments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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