Everyone gets down on themselves, no matter what the situation, but that doesn't mean you should. It is unfair to yourself to live a life that isn't with the best and happiest version of yourself. So forget about everything holding you back, live the life you want to live; live the happiest life you can get.
Let the past be the past.
Giving up on what could have been, or what if this happened differently can only tear you down. Everything happens for a reason, so let it. Stop with the regret that something in your life could have been something it wasn't. Letting the past be the past will let you look forward to a positive future.
Distance yourself from toxic people.
Some people come into your life to show you the value of close relationships. Other people come into your life to show you that sometimes you deserve way more what they are giving you. Don't let anyone hold you back, or treat you the way you don't deserve. Toxic people can truly break you, so distance yourself from these people as fast as you can.
Forgive and forget.
Holding grudges is probably one of the major things that will influence how you live your life. Like letting the past be the past, letting go of past mistakes will help you become a better person. Maybe someone made a mistake that hurt you, but learning from it and not letting it happen again will make you stronger and more positive.
Give yourself a break.
Everyone has hard days, weeks, and even months, but letting yourself take a break is all you need to recover. Whether it helps to go on a hike, scream at the top of your lungs, or eating that pint of ice cream, do it. Whatever helps you de-stress will benefit you the minute after you do it. And never forget to treat yourself.
Fake it until you make it.
This is my only motto that I choose to live by. Faking it until you make it truly does help. Put on that strong face and it will start to be the only face you have. Working up to whatever your goal is will work extremely well if you fake it to the best of your ability.
