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The trick with cultivating new habits is to make them specific.
Below find a list of helpful resources with ideas and tools to help you do just that.
We will keep adding more and take your suggestions as well so please come back and visit frequently.

Its all about getting those habits right a step at

Its all about getting habits right and repeating them!
Here is some wisdom on that near and dear topic from our friend Leo over at Zen Habits.
Not to be missed

Living with kids

As a dad I found this hit home in many ways and wanted to share it. It doesn't really fit any of my categories so I apologize for that.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as I did...

Personal Trainer?

Getting on a excercise plan is all about motivation. There are tons of resources online (like this one!) and there are lots of ways to learn about what program is right for you.

Weights, running, swimming, or even all of the above.

But it often really helps to have another ~person~ involved. This article looks at some of the reasons for that person to be a personal trainer. Check it out if you think "maybe" to that idea.

Organizing from the Inside Out

Organizing is not about massive amounts of labeling or buying a lot of gadgets to help you.

Its about making an effort and getting into the right habits.

This book understands that and acts as a guide to help you through the process of getting everything organized at work and at home.

Its not easy to do and this book understands that as well. Its friendly, easy going and helpful which is exactly what you need when undertaking reorganization project.

The Reaility of Excercise

The reality of exercise and getting in shape is simply different than what we all wish.

In reality it is a start again stop again process. That is just life. This post from the fantastic Zen Habits helps address that issue.

Don't ever feel guilty that you stopped. Whether you are using Habitizer or not.

The trick is to KEEP restarting.

Read the post, get inspired.

Its about the habit, and keeping at it!

The Martini Method

Getting things done is as much about motivation as it is about actual process. Being clear about a small treat to do some task you know you need to do can help you get that kick in the right direction.

This post talks about the "Martini Method" for getting a dissertation done but it can be applied anywhere.

Don't tell the folks over in the health section about all those martini's though. Or at least change it to Red Wine..

How to strike a work and life balance

In your quest from productivity it always makes sense to take a few minutes and make sure the productivity is towards the RIGHT, IMPORTANT goals.

Stephen Covey makes this point and other good ones in his "How to strike a work and life balance" blog post.

Worth a few minutes to read. But maybe only if you are at work and not at home.

How to strike a work and life balance

Heathly Habits are the Key to a Long Life

Well its a new year and traditionally a time to get started on healthy new habits.

This year will be different though, not just intentions but changes.

You know that healthy repeated habits are the secret to long life, right?

If you don't believe me, maybe this will help and give you some ideas for healthy habits that are very simple but can add up to a healthier, happier life.

Happy New Years to ALL!

401k and Retirement Funds Explained

For all the amazing material on the web, it can be shockingly hard to find good, straight forward explanations of important things. Particularly from a source that has no "vested interest".

This straight forward explanation of 401k and retirement funds is just that. Clear and unbiased. Even if you know something about these you will probably learn something that can help your financial smarts.

Meditiation Practice

I have always been fascinated by Meditation and have read about it, tried it, and really ~want~ the habit though I havent really acquired it yet.

This handy guide goes through some of the basics and makes some of the compelling health arguments I have read before.

Worth a look.
So am I ready to commit to a 20 minute a day meditation session. I really want to. Okay, habit number 4 to work on here I come!