Empowerment is different for everyone. For some, putting on a cute outfit and going out is the epitome of empowerment. Others take to marching the streets with signs to make a change to feel empowered. We all have moments where we need a boost of this feeling and drag queens are the ones that reveal the thoughts we need for this boost.
“If you can’t love yourself how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”
RuPaul’s iconic quote that she states during every episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race starts of this list as a constant reminder to everyone the importance of self love. Go through your day remembering that the love that you give to yourself is always the most important.
“I’m feelin’ like a bitch who just buried her 3rd husband”
In the iconic words of season 6 winner, Bianca del Rio, go through your day feeling like you’re about to inherit a ton of money. Money doesn’t buy happiness, but feeling like you have a ton of money may help get you through your day.
“I want people to realize, it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s okay to fall down, get up. Look sickening and make them eat it.”
No matter what happens, make sure to get back up and remember how impressive you actually are. And, as Latrice Royale points out, make everyone around you who maybe doesn’t believe in you “eat it.”
“I’m not gonna panic because I don’t do that anymore. It’s gonna be okay”
As Katya told herself and you can take to heart, sometimes panicking isn’t necessary. Believe in yourself and everything will fall into place.
“If you wish you were me right now, it’s natural”
Empower yourself through the knowledge that you’re doing great and there’s at least one person who wishes they were you or had one of your qualities. Be Trixie Mattel for a moment and boost your confidence by 100%.
“I didn’t come to play, I came to slay”
Walk into every room just like Shea Couleé, ready to slay. Empower yourself through the knowledge that you are going to rock anything you put your mind to.
“I kind of have this mentality that says, ‘everything works out in the end. And if it’s not working out, it’s not the end.’”
This quote from Bob the Drag Queen is one to incorporate in your everyday life. Remember that you got this and everything will be okay, even if it doesn’t seem that way right now.
“What other people think of me is none of my damn business”
The negativity that spews from others is none of your concern, even if it revolves around you. Mama Ru knows what she’s talking about, so make sure to keep doin’ you.
“The only thing wrong with me was that I thought there was something wrong with me”
To end this list of iconic quotes to empower yourself is a statement from Courtney Act, reminding you that nothing is wrong with you. Embrace yourself, and remember that you are you for a reason.
And remember, if Trixie Mattel can be eliminated twice on RuPaul’s Drag Race and get her own TV show on Viceland, you can do anything.
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