All people want to be successful. It doesn't matter what they're working towards. It could be from weight loss to their career. I sure you want to be successful too and if so, the first step to accomplishing success is to set clear goals. Many people working towards something are not getting the success they desire because they have no clear set goals in their lives. If you have no goals set for yourself then it's like taking a trip to the ultimate destination without a clear plan or 'map' of where you want to go. The reason for many people not setting goals is that they don't even have an idea of where to start off. If you are one of these many people here are some tips on where to begin.

Tip #1 - Start Dreaming and Write Down Your Dreams - First of all, if you want to set goals you are going to have to take the time to do some dreaming. If you have no dreams, then it will be difficult to come up with goals for your life. Sadly many people have actually lost the ability to dream in their life and subsequently their motivation for achievement. So, to get yourself started, take some time to dream about things you want to do, who you would like to be, or even about what you would like to have. Once you come up with your dreams then actually put those dreams down on paper.

Tip #2 - Ask the Question, 'Why?' - Now that you have your dreams written down take a second look at them. While you are giving them a second glance stop at each dream and ask yourself 'why?' is it your dream. Why is this dream important to you? If you cannot answer this question without at least a few sentences, it probably isn't truly one of your dreams let alone keep you motivated to accomplish a goal, and therefore should ultimately be crossed off your list.

Tip #3 - Is it really YOUR Goal? - Sadly many people actually have dreams that were placed there by other people. This is why it is so important to figure out whether it is really your goal or a goal that someone else in your life wants you to go after. When working on setting goals, if the dream and goal is not really yours, then it can be crossed off your list.

Tip #4 - Figure out How the Goal Will Affect Your Life - Now that you have narrowed down your list of dreams, take a look at what is left. Then take the dreams that are left on the list and figure out how the goal would affect your life. Will achieving this goal make you happier than you are now? Will it improve your security or improve the relationships that you have with other people? Will it affect your financial affairs in a positive way? If the goal is not going to have a positive effect on your life, then it probably should be dropped by the wayside too. If you know that your achievements will positively influence your life, then you are more likely to have the motivation to pursue and achieve those goals.

Tip #5 - Categorize Your Goals - By now your list should be narrowed down to real goals, instead of just desires and thoughts. At this point you need to categorize your goals into sections, depending on how long it should take you to reach them. You will have long range goals that will take more than a year to achieve, short range goals that should take less than a month for you to achieve, and intermediate goals that will take anywhere from a month to a year to achieve. Remember, you should have big goals, and you should also make sure to have goals in every category so you are constantly working towards goals in your life.

Tip #6 - Plan How You Will Achieve Your Goals - After you've established what your goals are, you need to plan how you will achieve them. You should always be working toward your goals, even if it's simply taking small steps in the right direction. Be sure not to overwhelm yourself when trying to reach those goals. It will take some time management and motivation on your part to plan and complete these tasks, but it will be worth it. Create a chart with the activities you plan to do to help you achieve your goals, and as you perform those activities mark them down on your chart.