without consideration on how old you are, what your career goals are, or where you live, your most important decision in life are to be happy and successful. To be successful means more than just having money and making your mark. It means your determination, and your intentions of enjoying the present moment Live, purposefully.
In order to achieve your dreams and be the person you want to be, you will have to start paying attention to your actions. Ask yourself, Is what I'm doing going to lead me to where I want to be in life?
1. If you find yourself constantly bored, daydreaming about the future or past or counting down the minutes until the day ends, it is probably because you feel disconnected from what you're doing.
Appreciate every moments. Try to spend your free time doing things that you enjoy doing, rather than wasting time. For example, rather than spending your weekends watching television, spend them partaking in your hobbies or spending time with loved ones and new friends.
Measure your productivity by engagement, not achievement. Not everything you do has to be productive in the conventional sense, but activities should be engaging and enjoyable.
Keep in mind that it is perfectly fine to spend some time doing nothing and just being lazy each day. This can actually help with your imagination and vigilant. Strive for a balance between doing things you want to do and allowing yourself to just be. Identify your passions, Before you can achieve success, you will have to define: “what success means to you”. While it may take years to realize what you want to do with your life, identifying your passions, interests, and values will help you set goals and give your life a sense of meaning. If you have trouble identifying these things, then ask a friend or family member to help you. Try to ask yourself the following questions,
..What do you want your legacy to be?
..How would you like to be remembered by others?
..How do you want to make your community a better place?
What are some favorite subjects of interest in your life? For example, think of subjects you enjoyed studying in school. Ask why you liked them.
2. For instance, you may have loved musical theater. Think if it was because you loved the music, or because you loved working with a big group towards a common goal? Make a list of your goals, and what you might do to achieve them. Be sure to address both short term and long term goals, try to think beyond financial and career goals, such as relationship goals, personal goals for bettering yourself, things you would like to experience, or things you want to learn. Draw up a timeline that says when you want to achieve each part.
3. Think smart goals, goals that are measurable, achievable, pertinent, specific and time-bound. Break big goals down, If your goal is to see the world, you can set the goal of saving money and visiting certain countries.
4. Stick to your promise. Planning is not sufficient; keeping your word is also important. If you tell someone you will do something, do it. Similarly, don't tell someone you will do something if you're not sure you can. Be honest about your limits. Avoid canceling plans, and try not to cancel twice on the same person.
Make commitments to yourself, and stick to them. Write down your commitments and hang them in places you can see.
Make sure that your commitments are gradually moving you towards your goals. Always check your goals now and then to make sure you are moving in the actual direction.