1. Financial Planning

Do you just leave your finances to take care of themselves? Financial planning is a vital part of success in life. Money gives us opportunities and options, and helps us to achieve our goals. Sit down now and start working out how you're going to afford to buy a house, retire comfortably, support a family or start a business - whatever it is that you want to achieve.

2. College Assignments

There are a few students who can throw together an assignment at the last minute and still score top marks. Most people, however, need to spend time working on their assignments. Give your work the time needed to get the best marks you can, and don't put it off in favor of something more fun. The better your marks, the better your final results.

3. Health & Fitness

I'm always thinking 'I should eat more fruit' or 'I ought to sign up to a Pilates class'. But yes, I never get around to it. Looking after your health and fitness is something that should never be put off. Give your body the attention it deserves and commit yourself to doing your best to stay fit and healthy.

4. Important Work

Is there always a pile of work on your desk, and you never know where to start? Learn to prioritise your work so that important tasks are dealt with first. Proving your efficiency will show your bosses that you can effectively manage your workload and boost your chances of getting promotion if you want to develop your career.

5. Doing Research

No doubt you have goals for your life. Is there some research you need to do to help you achieve them? Get working on it. We have such easy access to the information that we need these days. Take advantage of that access and look up what you need to know, then use that information to your advantage.

6. Thinking Positively

Worrying and seeing things in a negative light comes much more easily than thinking positively does. However, if we are going to succeed we need to train our brains to think positively. Many very successful people refuse to be held back, instead working out how they can overcome any problems they encounter. So instead of seeing the problems that stand in your way, decide how you can overcome them - and set about making the necessary changes.

7. Valuing Yourself

Succeeding in many things only comes if you truly value yourself. Learn to believe that you deserve good things and that you can achieve them. A sense of self-worth will lead to good relationships and professional opportunities. Strive to improve yourself so that you can achieve what you want.

Success rarely happens by itself; instead, you need to take action and work towards getting what you want. So stop putting things off, and start working on your goals. Don't be afraid of success - you deserve it! What are you going to do this week towards your goals?