It's the last day of the year and its a promise to be better for the next, so why don't you pick yourself up and be new with the new year! Look for a great start with a few simple things that could accelerate your life and lift your spirits for the year 2009.

# 1 - Get a new hairdo

It's a tough thing to do especially when your hair is essentially short. Changing your hairstyle changes some part of you. If you have always had long floppy hair, try something more light and funky like a spiked turf, or a daring razor edgy hairdo. Or shave off all your hair.  You will feel different and it would essentially affect your behavior.

# 2 - Get a new wardrobe

Change your clothes! Start the new year with new clothes. Get out and seek the fashion that suits you best, fill your closet up with structured clothing and you'll feel a lot more organized. Then save your comfortable clothes for relaxing times like coffee meets with your close friends. Treat yourself to accessories like cufflinks, a cap, or an attractive tie. Little items like these change the way you look and allows you to appear more fresh and approachable. It (fashion) is also a great conversation starter.

# 3 - Smile more

It's the new year, and new hopes are being formed. Start the year off by smiling. Smiling increases your general health and loosens you up. Even if you're just a horny bugger on the inside, smiling gets you away with a lot of things - just avoid pulling sleezy smiles. Some may even think you're the sweetest thing they ever met at the dawn of 2009. Don't be a sourpuss because it only attracts a negative vibe from people. We know you know that already but here's just a reminder for you to release a smile more often.

# 4 - Be nicer

We know it sounds lame but honestly, no matter how macho you can get, perhaps its time we all be a little nicer to each other. Be the bigger person and be nice. Kindness kills. Being positive helps and it will help you get the things you want. Karma will get you, so our cheesy advice to you is do onto others what you want done onto you. Something like that.

# 5 - Get a Pet

If you had always wanted a dog or always thought of getting a parrot so you could name him Captain, stop thinking about it and get a pet! Of course in the case that you do, make sure you maintain some discipline and set aside time to spend with your pet. Pets can calm a person down and lengthens your life. Consider this, plus you'll have a companion to share your TV time with and you won't be so lonely if you're single.

# 6 - Change your attitude

Negativity, laziness, procrastination, excuses, and tardiness are major turnoffs for anyone. If you want to land yourself a woman or if you don't want your woman to leave you maybe it's time to get rid of those 5 mean friends. There are times where you can let yourself be negative, lazy, procrastinate, make excuses and be tardy, but this year why not try to be more positive, to see the brighter side of things and to believe in yourself. Pick your bones up and do something. Stop making excuses and go to the gym. Go less on the complaints and up your doings.