One of the most liberating things we can do for ourselves is to live life to its fullest and to be the best version of ourselves. In our society, there is no shortage of people who are willing to bring each other down, but when we reach our true potential, these naysayers will be eating our dust. Here is how we can strive and achieve our maximum potential and become the best version of ourselves:

Let go of toxicity

All of us have negative traits and toxic habits we would like to leave behind. Reaching one’s true potential asks us to leave all the bitterness, rivalry, jealousy, and negativity behind. It demands us to make peace with our pasts and our circumstances and make the best of the things we have at our disposal. Cutting out toxic people from our lives is the first step toward being a more positive person and becoming the best version of yourself.

Magnet.me/Unsplash. Your mind wanders and you love entertaining new ideas

You find yourself bored at times

Getting bored is not a great feeling, especially when you have started living your life on your own terms, and are often on your own. However, being bored is also a gateway to getting your creative juices flowing. So, try to spend your time filling your mind with productive ideas instead, or kick back and relax while doing mentally and physically stimulating activities.

You do not mind being uneasy

You have finally stepped out of your comfort zone, and are already observing the benefits of being uneasy and in new situations. In the past, charting new territories used to be terrifying but now, you enjoy new experiences and challenges, and love being able to adapt to uncomfortable situations, people, and surroundings. Most people hate being uncomfortable, but there is tremendous growth waiting for you just outside of your comfort zone.

Sonja Langford. You have a new found value for time.

You have a newfound value for time

You finally realize the true importance of time and hence, you value it more than anything. Your realization of the finite nature of time makes you want to become as productive as humanly possible, but you must take out time to distress and relax.

Ronak Valobobhai/Unsplash. Your eyes are full of dreams for the future.

You are hopeful for your future

Previously, the future used to scare you with its unpredictable nature and infinite possibilities. But now you are hopeful, more confident, and have faith in the universe’s plan for you. You also have unwavering faith in yourself, that you will be able to tackle anything and everything, and are excited about the good times that are to come.