11 nuggets of inspirational advice from Demi Lovato when life feels a bit rubbish

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Demi Lovato has never been one to shy away from standing up for herself while throwing inspirational advice out into the universe.
So when we heard on The Breakfast Show that she was taking a break from music and social media we were devo.
So to tide yourself over with the lack of Lovato in the coming months, here's some of her best advice for when life rubbish...
1. On doing what makes you happy…
2. On being yourself…

"For a long time, I was pretending to be someone that I wasn't, and I was miserable. When I came out and said, 'I'm human, I've got problems, but I'm willing to share them,' that's when I started to really connect," she told Teen Vogue.
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3. On caring for yourself…
"You don't have to wait till the beginning of a new year to make resolutions for yourself. It's all about loving and taking care of the only body you will ever have... Cherish it, love it, embrace it... Because when you do... It begins to show," she captioned this picture.
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4. On the people around you…
5. On hurting yourself…

"If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends. Don't put yourself in danger. It's very crucial that you get your feelings out -- but don't ever inflict harm on your own body because your body is so sacred. I wish I could tell every young girl with an eating disorder, or who has harmed herself in any way, that she's worthy of life and that her life has meaning. You can overcome and get through anything", Demi said to Seventeen.
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6. On standing up for what you believe in…
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7. On body image…
'Regardless of what society tells you these days... You don't have to have a thigh gap to be beautiful. It is possible to love your body the way it is. #fitness #health #acceptance #selflove,' she captioned the image.
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8. On confidence…

“The more confidence you have within yourself, the more you can bring out in others. It's more about the way you feel over the way you look," she told Teen Vogue.
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9. On not being mean…
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10. On beauty from within…

"I'm finding beauty from within. It doesn't matter how thin or how pretty or whatever. If I don't feel it, I'm not going to see it in myself. So that's what I'm focusing on now," she told Teen Vogue
11. On work out inspo...
'Don't train to be skinny, train to be a #badass 💪👍💛 #healthy #fitness #selflove,' she captioned the post.
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Demi, we bow down.