The Blank Slate-a.k.a. 2009

You may have heard the saying, 'Life is what you make it.'  You may have heard it and thought that it might be true for other people, but no one understands your life.  Well, I am here to tell you that life IS what you make it.  No matter what it has already been, it can be better.  Want to know how?  Read on!

Are you in a dead-end job?  Rearrange your life and go back to school.  You can get help for college and living expenses.  If you are willing to spend time at the library or online, you can often find free scholarships and grants that you will qualify for that will help you pay your school expenses.  If you are thinking, 'I'll be fifty-nine in four years' ask yourself how old you will be if you don't go back to school.  Do you want the same dead-end job in four years?  Also remember that some degrees can be earned in two years.

Is your relationship going nowhere?  He won't propose or she won't say yes?  Move on.  Maybe this isn't the right person for you.  Date others.  It will help you determine if it is better to keep waiting or to start living.  Your prince or princess charming might be wondering where the love of their life is right this moment.

Do you feel like you have no challenges at work?  Read, learn and apply for promotions.  The old saying is "the squeaky wheel gets the grease' so start making some noise and start standing out as an exemplary employee at work.

Hate the way you look?  Give yourself a make-over.  A new hairstyle, new clothes, new make-up.  None of them need to cost a lot of money.  The cheapest make-over you can give yourself is the most difficult-a new attitude.  A different outlook at life might even change the way you view yourself!

Deep in debt?  First, stop buying anything your don't need until you have your debt in control.  Next, read all the financial information you can and start eliminating debt and start saving money.  There are some excellent books to help you rearrange your spending habits.  Study them and take action.  Look for new ways to make money.  One might be writing here on Bukisa, on eHow or on other blogging sites.  Sell what you don't need and use the money to pay off debts. Use every spare penny to get yourself back into good financial shape. 

Whatever it is you do not like about your life, look for positive ways to improve or change it.  Remember, the year 2009 is fresh and new.  It is up to you to write your dreams on the blank slate and then begin fulfilling your dreams!