Benjamin Franklin, self-improvement guru The most extraordinary of them all was Benjamin Franklin, a man who dedicated his life to self-improvement. At the age of 24, Franklin proposed the idea of a public library. "The library afforded me the means of improvement by constant study, for which I set apart an hour or two each day, and thus repaired in some degree the loss of the learned education my father once intended for me," Franklin wrote in his autobiography.Franklin's Library Company of Philadelphia was founded in 1731, more than four decades before the American Revolution. Other libraries sprang up, and Franklin recognized the role they were playing in strengthening the emerging nation. "These libraries have improved t... Monday, January 04, 2010 What are good self-improvement sites or suggestions to help me stick with my New Year's resolutions? There are some simple ways to stay on track. ... Self-Improvement Through Television, Secret Lives of Game Show Hosts and More Chris Harrison names his 10 favorite moments from the 'Bachelor'/'Bachelorette' franchise. Check out the host's picks, then watch the premiere of the new ... Slendertone's New Device Gives Good Face No, you're not looking at the first photo of Apple's new tablet. It's a facial-muscle strengthening device from Slendertone, and here's what it does: The ... Pentucket community ed. plans winter courses WEST NEWBURY — If self-improvement is on your list of resolutions for the New Year, look no further than the Pentucket Community Education program. ... Where did the time go? Do not ask the brain A year like 2009 surely wasn't all fun. But some of it surely was — and what better excuse for neglecting the dreary demands of self-improvement?... What should the Orlando Magic-s New Years resolution be? ... two of their very cold three-game road trip. In the season of self-improvement, where should the Magic look? It's not too late for New Years resolutions. How to keep New Year's resolutions After the overindulgence of Christmas, many people see the new year as an opportunity for self-improvement. The most common health resolutions are to:eat more fruit and vegetables,do more exercise,stop smoking, and drink less alcohol.Keeping a New Year’s resolution can be tough. A promise made hastily, when you feel guilty after Christmas, can quickly be forgotten when you return to your normal routine in January.Richard Wiseman, a professor of psychology at Hertfordshire University, gives the following tips for boosting willpower and staying motivated.1. Make only one resolution. Choosing just one as... How to pick the right gym, at the right price If getting in shape in 2010 is on your self-improvement list, picking the right gym will go a long way toward making sure you lose pounds, rather than just lose money with nothing to show for the expense. Like other businesses, health clubs have taken a beating from the recession. There are fewer of them and the ones still around have been rolling out deals to keep patrons coming through their doors. For instance, Jacksonville-based Bailey's Powerhouse Gym charges $34 a month for a membership. It's a month-to-month membership, so there's no long-term contract. Back in January 2007, I wrote about gym memberships and at that time, Bailey's was charging $44 monthly for that month-...

A Life Changing Weight Loss Journey For many Americans, the turning of the New Year marks a fresh start and new beginning for self-improvement. Some seek to reform a bad habit such as smoking, ...