I often find after setting a goal that my enthusiasm fizzles out or I find it difficult to get going in the first place.  So in my search for ways to improve my work habits I found this list.

Here are 77 things you can start doing right now to make your life easier, more efficient, and more goal oriented.  It can apply to any part of your life.  The universe can only give you so much.  You're still responsible for doing your share, taking responsibility, and getting organized.

Here are my favorite tips:

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We focus so much on our well-being that sometimes we become a little selfish. We work on self-improvement, healing ourselves, and increasing our wealth that we sometimes forget about our friends.

Studies have shown that the key to a healthy and long life may be in our friends and social interactions. One 10-year study done in Australia really drove home the point.

"A 10-year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends."

Looks like I better start calling up some old acquaintances.  But it's not just our physical health.  Having friends is like having a huge support group ready to hold our hand and walk us through any challenge that comes our way.

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We hear about the Law of Attraction almost everywhere nowadays.  And yes it's amazing but it's definitely not a free pass at life. You still have to work hard, nail the opportunities that come by you, and stay focused.

The Law of Attraction is not a magic wand or some sort of voodoo that you can use to bend people to your will.  Nor will it magically make a million dollars in cold hard cash appear before you while you sit at home, watching TV, eating chips.

I found this article that outlines the basic WON'Ts of the Law of Attraction.  It gives 10 things the Law of Attraction won't do for you or anyone else.

Remember, above all else, that each and every one of us may have amazing and unlimited power but it only pertains to ourselves.

Before you share your comments and stories with us, I want you to think about these three things when using the Law of Attraction:

• Are you doing this solely for yourself or for someone else?
• If you are trying to attract more wealth, for what reason is it?  (a bigger house, a new car, a family vacation, etc.)
• Are there any negative implications at all for what you want to manifest?

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Okay, so you've set your goal (mine is to go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week, wish me luck) and now what.  This isn't school anymore.  There's no teacher breathing down your neck, threatening you with punishments if you don't finish your assignment.

So what can we do to stop our passion from dying out? I found this article that outlines the 7 steps we need to take to hold ourself accountable and accomplish our goal.

Sometimes we just need to have that grade school teacher telling us what to do and since that's not possible (unless you've got a personal trainer or life coach) I like to remind myself of what needs to be done with these 7 steps. Read More…

I recently wrote a post explaining the importance of following your passion and doing what you love.

Well, FinerMinds' parent company, MindValley, is looking for people who want to do just that. We are hiring people who are out to get their dreams, achieve their goals, and believe in personal growth and development.

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I found this really cool exercise on NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) the other day.  It's a step by step guide to help you create a belief that will open your life up to more options and opportunity.

This is a pretty basic guide and there's a lot more to NLP, but have a look.  It's also a great way to meditate and break the bonds of negative thinking.

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Are you ready for some really great news?  We have an awesome interview with Arjuna Ardagh.

Many of you have read some of the articles Arjuna has written for FinerMinds in the past and he has been touched by your comments.  Everyone at FinerMinds including Arjuna really enjoys the interaction within the community.

So we're doing an interview to further spiritual development and emotional growth.  It takes a village to raise a child and I think the same can be said for ideas and personal growth.

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Showing gratitude is the single most effective way of changing your life. How else would we be aware of how fabulous our lives are?  And even when things aren't going exactly the way you want it to, you'll still remember how awesome your life is.

Some of you may already be practicing daily gratitude but if you're not, I'd like to introduce you to some truths about gratitude by Chris Guillebeau. He outlines the basics of gratitude and the whys behind it.

You can never have enough gratitude, that's for sure.

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Even though we're all grown up now, I think we can still appreciate the importance of recess.  I still cherish the short breaks from work where I can surf the net, read a book, grab a coffee, or catch up with a coworker.  You can say that our breaks are really our recesses.

And if someone told you that you weren't allowed to go on your break, I'm pretty sure you'd throw a fit.  First because it's illegal and second because it's necessary for our health and well being.

So, why is it that there are still schools in the U.S. that don't have recess for the students?

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I would have to say that this is in my list of top 5 favorite poems.   I'm talking about Desiderata by Max Ehrmann.  There's been some myth surrounding this poem but regardless of its history, Ehrmann nailed it.

On days where I'm going through a bout of self doubt or anxiety, I like to go over this poem.  It's a gentle reminder of the wonders life offers and how much I really have to be grateful for.

It's not a very long poem, but its simplicity only makes the words more striking.

The following two stanzas are my favorite and if we all took a line or two from it, I'm sure there'd be a lot more tolerance and love going around.

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