Goal setting works great for me. Since I got out of the hosptial my #1 goal has been to not have to go back and to lead as "normal" a life as possible. The next goal was to graduate college without having to go to rehab for alcoholism. The next to find a decent job and do well.
Well I haven't been back to the hospital for BP, graduated in 4 years and didn't go to rehab, and have a new job with lots of room for advancement that I seem to be excelling at.
Set some goals, simple ones, and reach them. Then set some more, more difficult ones to reach, and reach them. Continue this pattern until you're able to reach you're ultimate goal, whatever that may be.
Best wishes