Ditch Your New Year's Resolution Day

If your going to ditch your New Year's resolution then January 17 is the day to do it.

People general like to start the New Year with good intentions and want to better themselves in the New year. Unfortunately the vast majority of resolutions are set aside about 2 weeks into the New Year. Diets, fitness, improvements, new attitudes are all forgotten as people tend to go back to their routines and what's comfortable for them.

 So if you have the balls to keep your resolution here are some tools that might help you keep yours!

1. Getting the Weight off and keeping it off! - One way to get help here is to team up with a family member or friend so that you can both encourage each other to go to the gym or keep the diet. Another great way is to join an online community or program like WeightWatchers.com
2. Save More Money: For many many the best way to do this is to pay yourself first. So before you withdraw money from you bank account or cash your paycheck, put aside a little into a savings account that isn't linked to your checking. In other words if you have to go to the bank in person to get money out you are less likely to spend it. Some employers also offer deductions into Christmas funds etc.. Even 20 dollars a week adds up and at the end of the year you'll be happy to have the extra cash. Also with websites like Mint.com you can keep track of your finances and create a budget that works for you.
3. Organizing your home - This task can be overwhelming and the trick is to divide it into tasks. Start by tackling one closet at a time, then move on to one room at a time and by the time you know it you'll have a clean and organized home.
4. Learn something new. Did you know that now a days you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home to learn something new. You can enroll in class that interest you or you can contact your local community college and see what they have to offer. There's also a lot you can learn online without paying a dime. Youtube is great for learning.
5. Travel - sometimes you don't know all your city or state has to offer. If you're short on cash and can't afford that dream vacation. Why not look up your state or city and instead of going to the usual places you go to, roam about the city as if you are a tourist. This is a great website to get tips on traveling on a budget. BudgetTravel.com
Also check out the following:

1. Beth Whitman (Wanderlust and Lipstick) 
2. Caz Makepeace (Y Travel Blog)
3. James Feess (The Savvy Backpacker)
4. Andy Lee Graham (Hobo Traveler)
5. Kash Bhattacharya (Budget Traveller)
6. Mark Kahler (About.com Budget Travel)
7. Tom Meyers (Euro Cheapo)
8. Kim Orlando (Traveling Mom)
9. Robert Schrader (Leave Your Daily Hell)
10. Rick Steves (Rick Steves' Europe)