For those who are put off by the online dating idea, try Meetup.com, a quickly growing website where you can find a seemingly endless list of interests (politics, literature, even breeds of dogs) and then find people in your area who share your interest. Groups are formed and meet on a regular basis - allowing you to make some new friends who share your passions.

And there are always Craigslist personals. They’re free and random, the way Einstein would have liked it.

Get a (better) job

The first step in taking control of your goals and your future is to better understand your personality type. Are you a schedule follower or do you prefer to be spontaneous? Do you thrive on a team or do you do your best work alone? Begin learning about yourself by using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator tool online. It’s the world’s most popular personality assessment and this is the official web site for it. Once you know the kind of job you’re suited for, visit Career Builder. Or, if you want part or full time work paid by the hour, go to Snag-a-job. Uncle Sam’s also got lots of work at Federal Job Search.

Get an education

Whether your resolution is to start, finish, or add to your degree, you’ll find everything you need to know about the vast world of online learning at eLearners. The site is a compendium of available programs; they also have blogs and forums, articles and advisors. Do it now.

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