You can not change what happened or bring back the past. But you can change the future by being strong and having faith in self. A lot lies ahead you, hope and new beginning, So take life by the horns and turn it around. Be a warrior, not a victim.

Be assertive not stubborn.Being assertiveness is based on mutual respect, it's an effective and diplomatic communication style. Being assertive shows that you respect yourself, because you're willing to stand up for your interests and express your thoughts and feelings. It also demonstrates that you're aware of the rights of others and are willing to work on resolving conflicts.

Be master of your own thought which drives strength, not slave of emotion which makes you malleable to break at any point.

Be yourself .Be courageous & bold.Strive to make every moment beautiful to make your day worth meaningful.

Identify your bad habits, or negative aspects of your personality, and resolve them.

You are the best person to know the best way to achieve your dreams. Although people will always have a say about what you do, & they will come out with the suggestions. It is your choice whether you will accept them or not. It is okay to listen to them, but you should be smart enough to decipher which suggestions are worth following and which ones are mere distractions from what you should really be doing.