Top 10 Ways to Be Your Best Self in Personal, Love, and Business Life

Top 10 Ways to Be Your Best Self in Personal, Love, and Business Life

In my journey of personal growth, I've discovered that true happiness and fulfillment come from a balanced approach to life. Whether it's in our personal lives, love lives, or business lives, we must strive to be the best version of ourselves every day. Here are the top 10 ways I've found to wake up each morning with gratitude, a smile on my face, and a heart ready to embrace a beautiful new day.

1. Start Your Day with Gratitude

Gratitude is the foundation of a happy life. Each morning, I take time to reflect on the things I'm thankful for—big or small. Grab a journal, a notebook or your tablet and just be in peace and allow the gratitude to fill your heart and pour out into the paper.  This simple practice sets a positive tone for the day, reminding me of all the good in my life and helping me approach challenges with a sense of appreciation.  Prayer and Meditation in a state of silence is so important.  Get up early enough to allow for that time.  With this space of being alone, in your own peace and thoughts delivers unbelievable clarity.  Danielle a friend of told me awhile back to walk outside in the grass to feel grounded.  At first, I thought really… how is that going to work.  I tried it and now I do this every day.  Just do it. Game changer!

2. Prioritize Self-Care

To be my best self, I must first take care of myself. They tell you on an airplane in case of an emergency put your oxygen mask on before attempting to help others.  Once you have brought you mind, body and energy to joy instead of unrest you can begin to open yourself up to helping others. This means nurturing my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether it's through exercise, meditation, or simply taking time to relax, self-care allows me to recharge and show up fully in all areas of my life.  The first thing I do when I get up in the morning is drink a glass of water while waiting for my coffee, then take the dogs outside sit and listen to the birds and pray, meditate and allow for the flow of gratitude to come in and just plain be grateful for another day.  Asking who can I help or serve today is a great way to start the day as well. 

3. Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

In both my personal and love life, I’ve learned the importance of surrounding myself with people who uplift and support me. I invest time, money, effort and energy into these relationships, ensuring they are built on mutual respect, trust, and love. This creates a strong foundation for happiness and personal growth. Twice a year I try to put together events to get everyone together to enjoy food and beverages while reconnecting.  I don’t always have time to connect with all of the people I want to on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. This is my way!  Each year gets better and better. 

4. Set Clear Boundaries

Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining balance in all areas of life. I am still a work in progress when it comes to this.  I tend to give way more than I expect in return and it sometimes leaves me in a state of frustration.  I work on this daily.  In business, personal, and love life, I’ve learned to communicate my needs and limits clearly. This not only protects my well-being but also fosters healthier, more respectful relationships with others.  Because we teach people how to treat us, they tend to get highly irritated when we begin to set boundaries.  Some will get over it. Some will love and support you then do the same for themselves.  Others will fall away making you a villain in their story.  All are ok.  Everyone is in our life for a reason and a season.  Either to teach us lessons, for us to grow, to restore our faith or for us to allow them to grow and learn.  Again, all are ok. 

5. Pursue Passion with Purpose

Whether it’s in my career or personal interests, I strive to pursue my passions with purpose. This means aligning my actions with my values and long-term goals. When I’m driven by purpose, I find that work and life become more fulfilling, and I wake up each day with a sense of excitement.  In my experience, because I tend to think so far outside the box or spend so much time filling my brain, people tell me my goals, dreams or aspirations are to LOFTY.  I never believed that.  I just keep going with my vision and now things are coming to fruition.  I am now 50 years old finally building what I started in my 20’s so grateful for new beginnings.

6. Embrace Continuous Learning

Growth is a lifelong journey. I make it a point to learn something new every day—whether it’s a skill that enhances my business, insights into personal development, or ways to improve my relationships. Continuous learning keeps me curious, adaptable, and ready to face any challenge.  I read, watch YouTube, Listen to Podcasts or study a something new daily.  I follow some of the top 10% of the Millionaires and Billionaires in different fields to find ways to better myself, craft more skills to help my clients or grow my relationships.  It is so empowering to gather knowledge and implement what you learn.  I challenge you to Learn then go Earn!

7. Practice Mindful Living

Mindfulness has been a game-changer in my life. By being present in the moment, I’m able to fully experience life’s joys and navigate its challenges with greater clarity. This practice extends to all areas of life, helping me make more thoughtful decisions and live with intention.  When you are with someone or speaking to them on the phone, give them the time.  Your time means more to good people that you want in your circle than anything else you can offer.  God gave us 2 ears to listen more, 1 mouth with a tongue we should hold in order to speak positively and less for a reason.  Practice this week to listen more than you speak.  I guarantee you will get so much more out of the relationship and conversation than you normally do thinking about the next thing you want to say. 

8. Foster a Positive Mindset

A positive mindset is essential for success and happiness. I make a conscious effort to focus on the good in every situation, even when things don’t go as planned. This doesn’t mean ignoring challenges, but rather approaching them with optimism and a solution-oriented attitude.  When you are in a Positive Mindset you are almost always able to see how you could do better, serve stronger, instill faith in those who need it and find better solutions to create winning situations for all those in relationship with you.

9. Give Back to Others

There’s immense joy in giving back. Whether through mentoring others, supporting a cause I care about, or simply offering a helping hand, giving back enriches my life and connects me to something larger than myself. It’s a powerful way to create a sense of purpose and fulfillment.  I get so excited when I am serving others.  I know I need to learn my limits and create better boundaries but sometimes that is tough.  I want to give more than I ever receive because I truly enjoy serving.  Helping others and lifting them up is so much more rewarding when you see them thrive.  Go help at least one person today for no other reason than to serve them.  You will be addicted I promise…

10. Reflect and Realign Regularly

Life is constantly evolving, and so am I. I regularly take time to reflect on my goals, achievements, and areas for improvement. This reflection allows me to realign my actions with my purpose, ensuring that I’m always moving in the direction that brings me joy and fulfillment.  It also gives you the opportunity to improve yourself and in turn serve more people.  The more fulfilled you are the more you have to offer.  Positivity spreads life wildflowers and Negativity spreads like fire.  Be careful what you are spreading.  If you can’t show up and be positive, seek out a friend you can trust to be vulnerable with to be your shoulder, to reach out their hand for you to hold and take that step into the wildflowers. 

By incorporating these practices into my daily life, I’ve found that I can be my best self in every aspect of life—personal, love, and business. Each day becomes an opportunity to grow, connect, and live with purpose. And as a result, I wake up each morning with a heart full of gratitude and a smile, ready to embrace the beauty of a brand-new day.

Let me know how this resonates with you or if it has made an impact for you!  Reach out to me Kim Donahue directly : kim@soldbykimanddave.com or www.ConnectWithKimandDave.com to schedule a time for us to connect!  Xo Keep up the 1% shifts.  We will get there together.