Achieving success is only a thought away. For some, success may mean making 100K+ a year and for others it may mean having the freedom to pursue their lifelong dreams. No matter what your definition of success is, it is your vision that brings it to life. Every successful person will tell you that you must first have a vision of what you want to achieve in life.

We have the ability within ourselves to create the life that we want. Most people look outside themselves, when in actuality everything you want starts inside your mind. Just as you were created from energy, all that you desire can be created with energy.

Creative visualization is a form of energy and something that we usually do without being aware of it. For example, let’s say you have a craving for strawberry cheesecake. You create a picture in your mind of how the strawberry cheesecake looks and how it will taste. You then go out to the store and look for strawberry cheesecake to buy and take home to eat. The process is the same for anything you want to achieve in life.

First, to achieve anything, you must set your goal. What exactly is it that you want to happen in your life? If you want a better relationship with your spouse, a better paying job, or a new car, begin by declaring and setting this goal. Be specific and detailed about what you want to achieve. It is very helpful to write down your goal. If your goal is big and seems a little overwhelming, you may have to break it down into mini-goals. Achieving each mini-goal gets you closer to your ultimate goal.

Next, create a clear idea or picture of what you want to achieve. If you want a new job, picture yourself doing what you want to do. If you want a new car or house, find pictures in magazines of your new possessions and carry these pictures around with you or post them around the house for you to see everyday. Also, meditate on your goal(s) every morning and night. These are the times of the day when your subconscious mind is most relaxed and accepting of what you think about. It is Universal Law that you attract into your life what you think about.

Focus on your goal often. Think about and work on your goal everyday. Sometimes you may get distracted by other things that are happening in your life. No matter what, try to keep your vision at the forefront of your mind.

Give your goal positive energy. Without action, your dreams will just remain dreams. Take action today. Stay away from people who try to deter you with their negative energy. Surround yourself with people who will support you in your goals.

On your road to success, don’t forget to “stop and smell the roses”. Reward yourself for the small achievements and remember that success is a journey, not a destination!

“Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart truly desires must come to you.”
-Shakti Gawain

By Maria Palma