If you don’t go after what you want, it’s hard to complain. Well you can complain but that won’t help the fact that you don’t get what you should be yours.

Time will pass you by so you need to live life on your terms. Have you ever wanted something so bad but too afraid to go after it due to fear? Do you disapprove of your current situation but clueless how to change it? Are you allowing yourself to live life to your full potential?

As cliche as it may sound, everything you want in life can be yours. You must decide that you are worthy and make every effort to bring it to your reality.

Here are 5 principles to help you go after what you want in life.

1. Faith

Faith is a belief that something better is coming. It is more than a hope or wish, it’s what you feel. Without faith you are nothing.

When the tough times come, it’s easy to get discouraged. You give up on yourself and stop pursuing your goals and ambitions. When you go after want you want, it likely won’t happen as planned. As you strengthen your faith, it will help you stay motivated and on course when the bumps in the roads pop up.

2. Health

If your health fails, it can put a damper everything happening in your life. Major or minor health problems can really affect your happiness and stress levels. It’s crucial to value your health before the pain comes.

Adopting a healthier lifestyle will help you feel better in everything you do. When you are feeling good you will have the confidence you need to go after what you desire.

3. Knowledge

Knowledge is the information and skills you acquire through your experiences and education. The attainment of knowledge is never ending. Once you know more, you want to continue to learn more.

Read often and put that knowledge into practice. The most precious gift you have is your mind and what you put into it. Once you envision that’s it’s yours, you will eventually acquire it in due time.

4. Wealth

The attainment of money comes with so many negative connotations. But having money is not the only answer. With the right intentions, it can make a huge difference in your life.

Once you experience financial freedom, you’re less stressed, you have peace of mind, and you’re in more control of your life. When you are not overthinking about not having enough money, you can focus on doing the things that bring you the most joy.

5. Family

Positive relationships are vital to your happiness and well-being. Nobody can make it alone and you need others to help you survive and thrive.

You need a support system of family and friends to provide emotional re-enforcement and to help cope with the challenges of life. Part of what you want in life should take into consideration building strong relationships. Open yourself to receive love from a variety of sources because the journey is too difficult to be achieved alone.