Life Lessons From People's Choice Awards Nominees

Don't feed into craziness.

Nominated for favorite new t.v. comedy, The Mindy Project's mid-series finale proved the leading lady knows how to handle herself under pressure. When her boyfriend's other girl-friend crashes her party and begins a physical fight with her, Mindy is able to brush is off and have fun. 

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Eating may not be always be the best way to handle stress, but sometimes ice cream is key.

The New Normal gives us some advice on handling stress. Relax with ice cream? This may not fit with your health kick resolution, but sometimes it's all you need to get through the day.

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Compromise

In Nashville, nominated for favorite new t.v. drama, two rivaling singers are finally beginning to learn that sometimes compromise is necessary despite their dislike for one another.

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Friendship

Nothing matters more than love and friendship, especially when compared to popularity.

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“Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask the most and best of everybody else, too.”

Nominated for favorite dramatic movie actress, Meryl Streep's words of wisdom have us thinking.

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Courage

The Hunger Games, soon to be one of the top grossing series in the U.S., is nominated for favorite movie franchise. The films, based on a book series, is an exciting tale of young people filled with courage battling to the death.

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Humor can be beneficial in easing tense situation, just don’t go overboard

Comedian Adam Sandler taught us at the Hurricane Sandy Relief concert, that humor can be helpful even in traumatic situations like this years hurricane that tore through the northeastern seaboard.

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Better communication will only build stronger relationships.

There are a lot of changes going on on Glee this season. With half the core group away at college, and now Mr. Shoe's new job, the crew has been learning how to maintain their relationships through difficult times.

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May not be the best idea to lie to the person you love

This one might seem obvious, but leave it up to How I Met Your Mother to reinforce the concept. It seems Barney Stinson may be the only man able to spin his mistake to his benefit.

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A risk taken is better than a missed opportunity.

This one's an important lesson from Jess, Zooey Deschanel's character on the New Girl which earned her a nomination for favorite comedic actress. For Jess and roommate Schmidt, this mid season finale was all about taking risks for love regardless of the possible outcome.

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Dancing is the key to happiness!

Ellen DeGeneres is nominated for favorite daytime TV host. No surprises there! Ellen begins almost every show with a dance party. Ellen's overwhelming positive vibes are no doubt why she earned this nomination.

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Taking risks is tough, but sometimes it'll lead to something great!

Carly Rae Jepson is a clear choice for favorite breakout artist and favorite song. Her chart topping first hit had what seems like the whole world singing and dancing to, "Hey, I just met you/ and this is crazy/ but here's my number, call me maybe."

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Never look back, only forward.

Taylor Swift sings,"We are never ever getting back together, like ever," in her big 2012 hit. The song is about moving on and not looking back. What a great motto for a new year!  Swift's down to earth personality shines through in her performances making her a clear choice for favorite country artist. 

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