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You are nurturing, empowering, and supportive of your loved ones – the widely adored cheerleader. But when it comes to shining as brightly as you could, you may feel awkward, as though you are gloating or, more regrettable, endeavouring to appear to be superior to others. Past decisions coming back to haunt us and indecisiveness when it comes to future plans are equally responsible for us not being happy with who we are. Modesty is a virtue. So, too, is taking the talents and gifts life has given you and using them to their glory. Dwelling on the past is not going to change anything. Sure, the decisions you made then were major determinants in shaping who you are today, but what is the point of harping on stuff that you can't change? Let the past go, release all that weight and you will find that being the best version of yourself is not impossible, and neither is it too late.

Here are some ways to bring out the best in you:

• Appreciate the present: appreciate what you have here and now. Be appreciative of what you have, people around you and all that you have. Happiness comes from within and this is what taps the positive energy in you.
• Improve the future: What you do today will lend a hand in bringing out the best in yourself tomorrow. Do what you can today to ensure that your future is protected. It may be practicing your art, studying hard, being good with others around you. Improve your future by working on it today.

• Be comfortable in your own skin: Accept who you are and be yourself. Don't be afraid of being different from others. With more than 6 billion people on this planet, why would you want to be like everyone else? Carve out your own identity and don't worry too much about what other people say or think about you. Only when you are happy with yourself will you be able to let the best part of you shine.
• Allow yourself to make mistakes: mistakes are not fatal. As you go along life, you are bound to making up your share of mistakes. But these mistakes are what teach you what to do and what not. Don't be afraid to pick yourself up and try again. Mistakes bring us close to the correct way.
• Hone your skills. One way to bring out the best in you is to further develop and hone your skills. For example, if you have a passion for writing, you should do all that you can to focus on your dream of one day getting published. If you have always wanted to learn the guitar, sign up for classes or go through the myriad tutorials available to you online. No matter what you enjoy doing, take the time to hone your skills and indulge in your passions.
• Don't dwell on what others think of you. Once you stop being so concerned about what others think, you will be a happier person. If you live your life worried about what other people are going to say about you, then you are going to be miserable. People have ridiculous standards when judging others, so even if you are the happiest and most fabulous person in the world, you will still be criticized. Let the haters be haters and stop caring about what their little minds think.

It all comes down to being happy with what you have. Although there is no harm in reaching for the stars, you have to realize that life is still a wonderful gift to be treasured even if you fail. Never give up on yourself, strive to be a kind hearted soul and you will find that bringing out the best in you will be the simplest thing in the world.