iProcrastinate Podcasts are a great series of audio podcasts by the Procrastination Research Group (procrastination.ca). Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl helps you understand why we procrastinate and what we can do to self-regulate our behavior more effectively.

Episodes so far:

From the public domain film, "Habit Patterns" (1954). The word
virtue comes from Latin. It denotes "strength of character leading to
courageous deeds". St. Augustine says that "virtue is a good habit
consonant with our nature". The virtues are dispositions or habits of

Self Improvement covers a wide variety of subjects. For instance, if you wanted to stop smoking, that would be a health self improvement issue. If you wanted to become more productive at work or more organized, that would also be a self improvement issue. The thing to remember about self improvement is that any steps that you take that will make you a healthier and/or happier person will be considered as steps in self improvement. Self improvement is something that everyone could use for one reason or another.

How can you stay energized in the face of so many obstacles? Why do some people look at life from a positive point of view all the time? What is the formula for success?

The prime ingredient in any success story is motivation. Motivation is the driving force to keep going, “when the going gets tough.” In order for you to stay motivated about anything, you must choose something you have a passion for. This will help you to stay inspired in good, or bad, economic times.

A presentation on the seven habits of highly effective people.

You have finally made the decision that it is time to make some changes in your life.  You know that the only way things are going to get better for you financially, spiritually and physically is if you sit up and take action.  You know you have to put forth the effort in order to reap the rewards. 

So how exactly are you going to implement these changes?  You are going to have a "plan of action".