You have to fill your bucket with positive energy—and if you have people hanging around you that are bringing you down and not lifting you up, whether that's your 'boo' or your best friend–you have to learn how to push these people to the side.

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"Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."

- Michelle Obama

Courage

"Grief and resilience live together."

- Michelle Obama

Resilience

"The fact is, with every friendship you make and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world."

- Michelle Obama

Connection to Earth

"Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives."

- Michelle Obama

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"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own."

- Michelle Obama

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"Treat your body like someone you love."

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"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line."

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"If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself."

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"Tuesday proves you are resilient, no matter how the week began. You deserve some self-love."

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"When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier."

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