8 Important Life Lessons We Learned From Cinderella

Disney's Cinderella may seem like just another fairy tale on the surface, but the classic 1950 Disney princess taught us some super valuable rules we still live by today.

Despite her less-than-ideal circumstances, she managed to pursue her dreams and find true love in the process. What could be better than that? Keep scrolling to discover the eight biggest live lessons we learned from Cinderella.

Hard Work Pays Off

There's no denying that Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters were cruel, but that never stopped her from wanting to be helpful around the house. She was happy to offer a helping hand when she could, facing each day with a positive attitude and a song in her heart. Even if none of that directly brought her to her destiny, we think her good deeds paid off in the end.

(Cinderella via RKO Pictures)

 

Simple Styles Get the Job Done

Cinderella may be most famous for her glamorous ball gown look, but we also love her simpler, more everyday styles. She proves that you don't have to do anything fancy to look cute, and that a simple ribbon can be the best hair accessory.

Cinderella via RKO Pictures)

 

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No One Loves Better Than a Trusted Pet

When there wasn't a person in the world that Cinderella could count on, her trusty animal friends defied all expectations and stuck up for her. The mice and birds in her life, as well as the family dog, would all go the extra mile to ensure her safety and happiness, from making the perfect dress for her to helping her escape a locked room. Truly, animals can be as good as people when it comes to friendship. We don't know what Lucifer's problem was!

 

Wear Things That Fit

We're at our happiest and most confident when our clothes are comfy and the right size, because we're simply not thinking about them. Supposedly Cinderella's glass slipper was just the right fit, but then why did it fall off at the ball? And how was that ever comfy enough to dance in? We know that at the end of the day, it was the key to getting her reunited with her prince, but we're still not going to chance something similar happening to us.

 

Be Mindful of the Time

Among the most important things Cinderella taught us, it was to be way more mindful of the time. Not only is it important to be punctual, but we always work hard to make it home before curfew and the stroke of 12, because we refuse to get caught in a situation with all of our magic worn off.

Cinderella via RKO Pictures)

 

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Make Everything More Fun

It turns out that moaning and complaining about long, boring work will make it feel even more tedious in the process. Instead, you should take a note out of Cinderella's book, bringing joy to the occasion with a little fun and music. Singing while you work will make you have a better time and feel way more efficient.

 

It's Good to Believe in Magic

Even if you don't literally believe in magic, there's no harm in wishful thinking and staying optimistic. Believe in the impossible and try things, even if you think you might fail, and you'll open yourself up to a whole new world of possibilities.

 

Cinderella says "A dream is a wish your heart makes," so take time to think about your dreams and all of the things that your heart wants. What are your biggest goals and ambitions? And what steps can you make every day to move closer to them? Cinderella never stopped dreaming, even when her family but every obstacle in her way, and you can do the same.

 

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