This chart shows my main way of identifying rends and signals. I usually use SAR, MA cross, MACD, RSI, Stoch RSI.
On this chart it is SAR, with MACD and Stoch RSI below. I have highlighted buy and sell signals that I look out for, I make sure that the data on all indicators are in agreement and make the trade. This technique isn't to be used during a sideways market, that's where other indicators come into play and interval tweaking is required to anticipate the next breakout.