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30 Mental Health Quotes to Raise Awareness and Fight Stigma

Although we are encouraged more than ever to talk about our metal health and seek help, mental disorders still remain a taboo subject for those struggling with them and a misunderstood one for those who haven’t experienced such conditions. Stigma and lack of understanding are two barriers that keep people from seeking help. But your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you see a specialist whenever you feel that something is wrong with your body, why wouldn’t you do the same for your mind? If your brain doesn’t function properly, in time, everything else will fall apart -- including your physical health. To raise awareness, we have gathered a list of mental health quotes to give you comfort and encourage you to stop feeling shame about your condition (whatever that may be). If any of the following sayings will inspire or help you in any way, it would be amazing. And if you know someone struggling with mental health issues, we hope they will...

25 Conan O’Brien Quotes and Jokes That Will Brighten Up Your Day

Conan O’Brien is an American writer, producer and comedian, best known for hosting multiple late-night talk shows. Conan developed a love for comedy as a young boy and rapidly turned into a master at pulling off pranks. The fact that he entered the prestigious Harvard University didn’t stop him from goofing around. In fact, being funny served him quite well as the comedian was elected president of the Harvard Lampoon for an unprecedented two consecutive terms. O’Brien’s career took off when he began writing for the Saturday Night Live . He later wrote for the animated sitcom The Simpsons and eventually became a supervising producer of the series. In 1993, Conan was hired to fill the vacant time slot at NBC, after David Letterman moved to host for another network. He left the Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 2009 and took over as host of The Tonight Show . Ever since 2010 he’s been hosting the talk-show Conan on the cable station TBS. The comedian is considered one...

30 Sherlock Holmes Quotes That Will Change The Way You Think

Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective and most portrayed literary character in film and TV. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock first appeared in print in 1887 with A Study in Scarlet. Doyle is a British author who wrote across multiple genres. However, he is best known for his stories on legendary private detective Sherlock Holmes . Most of the stories take place during the Victorian or Edwardian era and are narrated by Holmes’ sidekick and best friend -- Dr. Watson. The world’s first and only “consulting detective” was inspired by the real-life figure of Joseph Bell -- a surgeon for whom the author had worked for as a clerk. Sherlock is a mastermind and he loves solving mysteries. His reasoning, eye for detail and power of deduction make for suspenseful and captivating plots. The friendship between the famous detective and Dr. Watson is one of the literature’s greatest. The constant bickering and banter between the two brings delicious and unexpecte...

30 Sherlock Holmes Quotes That Will Change The Way You Think

Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective and most portrayed literary character in film and TV. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock first appeared in print in 1887 with A Study in Scarlet. Doyle is a British author who wrote across multiple genres. However, he is best known for his stories on legendary private detective Sherlock Holmes . Most of the stories take place during the Victorian or Edwardian era and are narrated by Holmes’ sidekick and best friend -- Dr. Watson. The world’s first and only “consulting detective” was inspired by the real-life figure of Joseph Bell -- a surgeon for whom the author had worked for as a clerk. Sherlock is a mastermind and he loves solving mysteries. His reasoning, eye for detail and power of deduction make for suspenseful and captivating plots. The friendship between the famous detective and Dr. Watson is one of the literature’s greatest. The constant bickering and banter between the two brings delicious and unexpecte...

25 Ron Swanson Quotes for Living Life With More Integrity

Ron Swanson is a fictional character portrayed by actor Nick Offerman in the successful political satire sitcom, Parks and Recreation . Ron is a man’s man. He enjoys woodworking, fishing and hunting, but he also secretly moonlights as a jazz saxophonist named "Duke Silver". At the office however, Ron wouldn’t let his co-workers see his soft side. On the contrary, he prefers being alone and has a rather steely attitude toward his colleague. As the Director of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department, Ron is a strong advocate for small government, He believes that too many resources are wasted daily for nothing so while he was in charge, Swanson did his best to bring the department under budget. Cynical, yet downright funny, he is the kind of guy that can’t easily be fooled. He is honest, goodhearted and he definitely knows how to motivate his co-workers. One of the most valuable lessons he teaches us is that is no point in doing too many things at once if...

26 John Mulaney Quotes That Will Instantly Improve Your Day

John Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. Best known for his work at Saturday Night Live and for his comedy specials, Mulaney has been a headliner since 2008. He was just a young boy when he realized that he wanted to go into show business. While in junior high, instead of doing reports, Mulaney and his (then) best friend, would ask their teachers to allow them to perform what they had learned in the format of a skit. After graduation, he moved to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a comedian. He was lucky enough to get an office job at Comedy Central, and a few years later he got hired on the SNL writing team. There, he wrote some of his most iconic sketches. In 2018, he also made his film debut, voicing Peter Porker in the computer-animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse . Whether he’s working behind the scenes or offering an on-stage performance, Mulaney is easily one of the funniest and most talented comedi...

25 Billie Eilish Quotes to Embrace Your Most Authentic Self

Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter, who gained popularity after the release of her successful debut single Ocean Eyes (2016). Billie was born in a family of musicians, and even though she didn’t plan on becoming a singer, it seems like she was destined to have an exceptional music career.  At the age of 8 she joined a choir and by the time she turned 11, Billie was writing her own songs. At just 18 she managed to become the youngest artist ever to win all four main categories at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020. No wonder why. Her songs make you want to dance and many of her lyrics prove that she is wise beyond her age. A teenager who forged her own path to success, Eilish gained millions of fans from all over the world. Everybody seems to love her music and her ability to stay true to her most authentic self . Controversial to some, yet uber cool for others, Billie is definitely a unique music artist. Here are 25 Billie Eilish quotes t...

25 Growth Quotes to Acknowledge All Your Progress

Personal growth can mean different things to different people. However, it usually refers to improving one’s skills, habits, behaviors or actions. People also measure their progress differently. What some see as a small improvement, may be a great achievement to others. But no matter how demanding you are of yourself or how much you want to accomplish, the important thing is to be able to acknowledge your progress. Seeing how far you’ve come can sometimes be hard. This usually happens when you’re not happy with the results you’re getting. You’re not giving yourself enough time to get from point A to point B, so you always feel that whatever you’ve accomplished is not enough. You feel stuck, like you’re not really going anywhere. Whenever thoughts like these come to mind, you need to give yourself some credit. It doesn’t matter how slow you’re moving as long as you’re moving. Be ambitious but be kind to yourself. Strive to become better, but also remember to celebra...