If You Need Legit Happy Life Tips, This Illustrator’s Instagram Has You Covered

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Maybe we’re just saps, but we love getting a little inspiration from the greats every now and then. From quote lists to uplifting messages, you can find us skimming through piles of intelligently-worded bits of wisdom that make us feel like we’re on top of the world. Well, friends, we think we just found the jackpot of inspo. The Instagram account @positivelypresent combines hard-hitting quotes with gorgeous designs to create something worth ooh-ing and ahh-ing over.

Dani DiPirro, a D.C.-based author and illustrator, is the mastermind behind the social media account. As it says in it’s bio, @positivelypresent is the epitome of positivity, awareness and self-love.

DiPirro creates original quotes, as well as pulls from famous, influential people in history. From Virginia Woolf to Maya Angelou to DiPirro herself, you can find words of wisdom on every single photo. And, each image has a design. Here are some of our favorites:

On Being A Good Human

On The Days That Get You Down

On Breaking Bad Habits

On Perseverance

And, A Reminder To Smile Each Day