How to be your Best self

Let’s be real: we only get one life to live, so we might as well make it a good one! Whether you’re a fan of self-help books or just looking for a few tips to build confidence, we can turn to some pretty amazing women who’ve made their impact on the world for guidance. Celebrate Women’s History Month with some words of wisdom from these extraordinary women, and leverage their attitude to help live life to the absolute fullest.

“You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude.” ― Eleanor 

Sometimes everything seems to go your way, but more often than not, life will throw you a curveball (or two). No matter what challenge presents itself, keeping a positive attitude can help make tough situations much easier to deal with. Thinking optimistically can also help you see opportunities that can help make those tough situations better. Plus, having a positive attitude makes it easier to laugh, have fun, and attract other kind, positive people. What more could you want? 

“I've been lucky. Opportunities don't often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.” — Audrey Hepburn

Taking risks can incite some anxiety, but how often do big, life-changing opportunities simply come knocking at your door? You’re smart, capable, and awesome—when an opportunity to try something new arises, step out of your comfort zone and take the risk. You might learn something new about yourself and discover that you actually are capable of doing that thing that scares you.

“Never do things others can do and will do if there are things others cannot do or will not do.” — Amelia Earhart

Nay-sayers are always going to be out there, and the truth is: haters gonna hate. So push that negativity aside and embrace each challenge that comes your way. Taking the easy way out won’t help you build your courage or your confidence, and it certainly won’t be the way to accomplish your dreams. So push yourself to do what scares you—even if you fall short of your goals, you’ll know you did your best and grew along the way.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” — Maya Angelou

Living our best lives means taking care of ourselves—both mind and body. Making healthy choices that take our physical and emotional well-being into consideration can help improve moods and boost immunity. Even when you’re busy, try to carve out time to incorporate regular exercise, get enough rest, and eat a balanced diet. 

“We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” — Helen Keller

Remember that every failure is a learning opportunity that takes us one step closer to success. Try to approach your problems differently each time you come upon a roadblock to success—treat every mistake as a chance to improve. No matter how tough things may seem or how long it takes, building your problem solving skills will make it easier to achieve your goals in the long run.

Make sure you’re maintaining your best physical and emotional health so you can handle whatever life throws at you with ease. Along with a healthy diet and regular activity, incorporating a daily probiotic like Renew Life Ultimate Flora can help ensure your digestive system stays balanced, while supporting your immune system so you can keep crushing your goals.