New Year. New Beginnings.

The new year is here and for many folks that means it is time for resolutions and new beginnings. Whether that means getting fit mentally, physically, progressing in your career, having more fun, getting rid of clutter, traveling more or anything in between here are some tips, tricks and general food for thought.

Karma queen? This soapstone karma counter is used to track good and bad deeds. 

If you're looking for a change of scenery check out this 12 month travel guide (thanks, Kristen). Traveling to Tokyo to enjoy the original cherry blossom festival sounds pretty rad.

How to get ahead at work from former Hearst exec, Cathie Black. Her book is straight forward, useful and sincere. 

100 ways to get more organized. Less clutter, less stress. 

Trying to spend less money but still look chic? New Dress A Day is a blog about a woman who created an entire year's wardrobe from altering outdated thrift store finds. Her craftiness is all sorts of amazing and her 'before' and 'after' outfit transformations are incredible.

101 creative resolutions to get your creative juices flowin'.

Even if you do not believe in resolutions (a la Sandra Bernhard) there's always room for goals at any time during the year. Here's to a fabulous 2013!