Meaning of the word "life is what you make it" in English

What does "life is what you make it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

life is what you make it

US /laɪf ɪz wʌt ju meɪk ɪt/
UK /laɪf ɪz wɒt ju meɪk ɪt/
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Idiom

the idea that your life is the result of your own choices and actions, and you have the power to determine your own happiness or success

Example:
Don't blame others for your unhappiness; remember that life is what you make it.
Even in difficult circumstances, she believed that life is what you make it.