Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Understand What You Want
• Method 2 of 4: Develop a Plan
• Method 3 of 4: Develop the Right Way of Thinking
• Method 4 of 4: Find Support
• Tips

Do you ever ask yourself the question, "Why can't I do what I want with my life?" Understand that you can't just sit and wait for your life to begin. You must set goals and develop a plan to achieve them. To do whatever you want with your life, you need to understand what makes you happy and not let anything get in the way of your happiness.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Understand What You Want

1. 1 Experience something new. The more you travel, discover and experience, the more you learn about yourself, about what you love, about what makes you happy. Discovering new interests will help you understand what you want to do with your life.
   • You can try an endless number of different options. You can plant a garden, travel the world, read books, try new dishes, or learn new languages. Do as much new things as possible.
   • Ultimately, you will find what you love.
2. 2 Write down all your interests and dreams. Write down everything you've ever wanted to do with your life that you think will make you happy. When the list is ready, arrange the items in order from most desirable to least desirable, and start completing them one by one.
   • Don't be afraid to strive for a goal that can take years to reach. Timing is not of the essence when you are working to achieve what you truly love.
3. 3 Create a wish board. A wish board is a poster with photographs of what you want out of life. The point is to surround yourself with pictures of the places you want to go, the things you want to do, the jobs you want to have, and the dreams you want to achieve - all in order for your life to start changing to fit those images.
   • When you have a visual representation of what you want to achieve, it fosters the right mindset to achieve those goals.

Method 2 of 4: Develop a Plan

1. 1 Determine what it takes to fulfill your desires. To do whatever you want with your life, you need to know what it takes to achieve what you want. Find out if your goals require specific education, training, or money. Once you've figured this out, find out where to go for these services, or how to get what you need.
   • As with any project, the up-front research and preparatory work pays off. Research the issue, find out its cost, and create a project plan.
2. 2 Create a five-year plan. Don't just think about what you want in your life, lay out a detailed five-year plan for how you will come to what you want. Try drawing up a chart or table that categorizes all the things that matter to you and a column for each year.
   • For example, you can create rows for education, career, and relationships, each row having five columns for each year. The fifth year column will be the ultimate goal you are striving for in each category.
   • This will help you distinguish between short-term and long-term plans.
3. 3 Proceed step by step. If the goal you want to achieve seems too big and time consuming to you, do not be alarmed. Break the path that leads to your dream into smaller, more pliable steps. This will allow you to experience more successes that will keep you motivated towards your main goal.

Method 3 of 4: Develop the Right Way of Thinking

1. 1 Believe in yourself. To be successful, you must believe that you are capable of realizing your dreams. Write down all of your best qualities and reread them every day. Fill your mind with positive thoughts.
   • Tell yourself, "I can do anything, be anyone, and achieve anything!" And never forget about it.
   • Don't let anyone tell you what you are capable of. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself.
2. 2 Listen to motivational speeches. You may not be able to hear such a speech live, but you can get inspiration from inspiring words from online sources. Hear what others have to say about their experiences, their experiences, how they found motivation - this will help you find the right mental attitude to achieve your own goals.
3. 3 Don't be afraid of failure. It's okay to be afraid of failure, but instead of letting fear get in your way, learn from your mistakes. Use every challenging moment in life as a learning tool to help you become wiser in the future.
   • Understand that failure is a part of life that everyone goes through. To be successful and achieve your goal, you must constantly change and adjust your path.
4. 4 Keep motivated with affirmations. Try writing positive messages on sticky notes and posting them around the house. On them you can write down your good qualities or goals that you are going to achieve. Every day you will receive support and encouragement, even if it comes from yourself!
   • Use phrases such as “I will” or “I am” when talking about your goals for the future. Do not use phrases that begin with “I want” or “I must”.
5. 5 Seize opportunities when they arise. Sometimes you have to start from the very bottom to get where you want to go. Don't be afraid to take on the dirty work. Many successful people started their journey from the very bottom.
   • For example, if one day you want to become the owner of your own restaurant, don't lose your motivation if you have to start as a dishwasher. Every step that helps you get into the business and learn more about the job you want to end up with is a step in the right direction.

Method 4 of 4: Find Support

1. 1 Ask friends and family for support. Ask your loved ones for advice on how to achieve your goals.They may have ideas and resources to help you get closer to your desired goal, and they will be by your side in the long run.
2. 2 Find online communities. By joining communities of like-minded people, you will be able to forge connections and relationships that will help you find the best way to get what you want. This is one way to develop business connections that can lead you to new opportunities.
3. 3 Accept the help of others who care about you and support your dreams. If someone offers you any help, be humble and accept that help. Do not be ashamed to accept the help of those who are ready to give it to you.

Tips

• Be prepared for the fact that the implementation of your plans and desires may take some time.
• Compromise is not an offensive word; too much pride and ego can hurt you in the long run.
• Find out what gives you deep satisfaction, and never stop dreaming about everything that you can do.
• Prepare for failure. Failures will always happen, you just need to persist in getting your way.
• Don't be afraid of what others think of you.
• Being humble will help you develop relationships with others who can help you in the future.
• Listen to songs that inspire you.
• While you may not get what you want tomorrow, in a month, or in a year, you will eventually get your way if you put in enough effort, show enough patience and dedication.