In Weight Loss Solutions, Chapter 2 - Dr. Phil went into Goal work. I couldn't read it cause every time I've done goal work, I just lost it cause I never got it done. In 2004, my motto was: DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT so I turned to Stephen Covey's THE 7 EFFECTIVE HABITS of EFFIENCIENT PEOPLE and it was an eye opener for me. Then I spent the next few months teaching myself how to focus and do goals. The hardest thing for me to learn (and it still is) is asking myself when will I know I have reached it?
Confusion and unhappy with what's going on in your life is a sign of depression. Are you seeing a therapist? See if you can locate one in your area that is into Cognitive Therapy.