We all hope to achieve success in many areas of our lives, but sometimes the road to success seems to be paved with difficulties and events that we hadn't planned for. The following steps will help you to clearly define what it is that you hope to achieve in life so that you can make your goals and dreams become a reality.

Instructions

Set clear long-term and short-term goals. Make sure that you that you're motivated by and committed to the goals you've set for yourself so that you're willing to take the necessary steps to successfully reach those goals.
Stay focused on your goals once you've set them. It's easy to stray off course, but by keeping your goals in sight, you can work towards them every day.
Overcome obstacles. No one ever said that reaching your goals and obtaining success was easy. If you truly desire to achieve success in life, you must be willing to overcome obstacles on the way to reaching your goals and dreams.
Approach your goals and dreams with a positive attitude. Having a negative attitude and thinking that you can't accomplish your goals and be successful in life will only slow you down. Stay positive even if the road gets tough, and you'll be that much closer to achieving success.
Be flexible and creative. Things may not always turn out the way you'd hoped or planned, but by being flexible and creative, you'll be able to think of new, more efficient ways to reach your goals.
Communicate effectively. This isn't a one man show, so knowing how to be clear and kind when dealing with others is a skill that will greatly serve you on your path to success.
Take care of your mind and body. Eat healthily, exercise regularly, get adequate sleep and allow your mind to rest from time to time so that you'll be in top physical and mental shape when pursuing success.