10. Create (and Stick to) a Realistic Budget

If you have a little trouble keeping your spending in check, the best resolution is to start keeping a budget. With a tool like Mint, it's actually very easy to craft your budget and track each purchase you make, so you can stay responsible without having to do a ton of work. You can even set goals for those few things you want to save for, so you have motivation to stay on the wagon. (Original Post)

9. Get a Better Education

If you're starting to feel like your current education level isn't getting you where you want to go, maybe it's time to go back to school. Check out our recommendations for finding the right program for you, building it into your budget, and keeping your current job in the meantime. If you don't need an official education, you can always get a pretty awesome education online for free, too.

8. Make New Friends

If you haven't been branching out as much as you'd like, there are a few things you can do this year to get out there and make more friends. If you've just moved, check out our guide to settling down in a new city, and make sure you know how to make and sustain a good first impression. With a few tips and a good attitude, it shouldn't be that hard to meet people and make that leap from acquaintances to friends.

7. Keep Your Home Cleaner

Cleaning is one of the first chores we start to neglect when we start to get busy, but it doesn't need to be difficult. Start by de-crapifying your home, which will eliminate some of the unnecessary clutter, then make daily 15-minute cleaning dashes to keep things in a presentable state. Once you've got it somewhat clean, you can put those regular chores on autopilot to make life even easier, too.