Sometimes, I find myself in situations where I need a little confidence boost. You know what I mean? When that happens, I look up to these fictional badasses for inspiration. I love channelling their cool demeanour, sharp wit, and commanding presence. It might not always work, but it’s worth a shot, right?
1. Ko Moon-Young from It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
I mean, come on! It was love at first sight. Ko Moon-Young is a children’s book author with an antisocial personality disorder. She’s a total badass!!! She doesn’t care what people think or say about her. She’s a boss, confident, bold, and owns every room she walks in. Fiercely unapologetic, she prefers walking her own path, even if she’s alone. She’s sexy, sensitive, mature, and immature at the same time, and she’s both strong and soft. And let’s not even talk about her outfits; they’re to die for!
2. Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada
Do I even need to explain? She’s literally everything I aspire to be! Sure, she might come off as cold and distant, but in reality, she’s just confident and in total control of herself.
“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking,” she says sarcastically to an editor in one of their meetings. How hilarious is that?! Cheers to brutal honesty!
She is ruthlessly competitive, dominating, direct, task-oriented, meticulous, demanding, and brilliantly clever. In my work, I channel Miranda because she knows what she wants and goes for it, period.
3. Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl
Queen B is the moment. The definition of iconic. She rules the Upper East Side with an iron fist and my heart at the same time. I mean, she is THAT bitch!!! Her intelligence, wit, and eloquence are unmatched.
She’s the dictator of taste and always knows what’s in and what’s out. You know she actually suspended a girl from school just because she wore tights? Hilarious!! For Blair, “tights are not pants!”
Nobody, and I mean absolutely nobody, can mess with Blair. When she sets her mind on something, nothing, and I mean nothing, can get in her way.
She doesn’t believe in putting her fate in anyone else’s hands and has worked hard for her dreams. As Blair once said, “Destiny is for losers. It’s just a stupid excuse to wait for things to happen instead of making them happen.” She’s a force to be reckoned with, and I have no doubt her impact on the world will be felt for generations to come.
4. Jo March from The Little Women
Have you watched The Little Women? Saoirse Ronan’s portrayal of Jo March in Little Women has really stuck with me. I relate to Jo so much. We are both writers. Just like her, I often struggle with self-doubt about my work. Do you ever feel like that too?
But what I love about Jo is that she’s brave, independent, unapologetic and confident. She marches to the beat of her own drum. She’s determined to make her own way in the world and not follow in the footsteps of what people think a woman’s life should be. She strongly believes there’s A LOT more to a woman’s life than finding a man and marrying rich.
My heart shattered for her in that one scene where she said, “I cared more to be loved. I want to be loved.” It was such a powerful moment that reflected my inner world.
For the longest time, I thought being fiercely independent meant I didn’t need anyone else, especially a man. But as I started tackling everything on my own, I realized how empty and lonely it was to not be loved and have someone care for me. Thank you, Jo, for being you and shining so brightly.
5. Arya Stark from Game of Thrones
Long live the greatest character of Game of Thrones– Arya Stark. She’s a tiny ball of fury who doesn’t want to follow the conventional rules of being a lady. That’s not her. Instead, we watch her take up lessons on sword fighting, crushing all the rules of patriarchy. Even as a child, she’s an inspiration. She knows what she wants and what she’s good at and is unapologetic about it.
I mean, she spent a VERY LONG TIME training to fight without her vision, which she knew would make her a better warrior. And in true Arya fashion, she ruthlessly slayed all her enemies and avenged the death of her family like a total badass!!! Could your fave even?????
7. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
I love it when a woman can do impressive things in a movie without giving up her feminine traits. She can be unique and loves makeup, fashion and be incredibly smart at the same time. Elle Woods taught me that!!!
I remember the first time I watched Legally Blonde as a teenager. I was completely mesmerized by Elle Woods. Her fashion, confidence, kindness, and boldness were so infectious that I couldn’t help but admire her.
What to do when your boyfriend dumps you????? Be your best self ever !!! After getting dumped, instead of being miserable, she made a goal to apply for Harvard Law School, and only Elle Woods can make getting through Harvard look like a piece of cake.
When she applied for Harvard, she created a controversial and iconic applicant video showcasing her unique personality.
Instead of trying to fit in or conform to what she thought the admissions team wanted to see, she embraced her individuality and let her true self shine through.
Thanks to Elle, I learned the invaluable lesson of having faith in people and, most importantly, having faith in myself. Her timeless wisdom will forever be a source of inspiration for me.
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How about you? Who do you look up to for a confidence boost? Let me know in the comments below :*
