Just some thoughts on what might improve my future and perhaps yours too. In no particular order....

1. More money

Personally I don't need millions of pounds, just enough to live without having to worry about how I'm going to pay the bills. I have a day job but the salary I earn does not provide enough money for a life, just an existence.

2. A better job

Not necessarily one with a greater salary, but one that actually gives me some job satisfaction.

My current role does have its challenges at times but is generally boring and repetitive. This pretty much sums up my working life so far. Unfortunately, without any great ambition, I have tended to drift aimlessly through a succession of uninteresting jobs, even though I consider myself fairly bright and capable. As I approach 40 I wonder whether any potential employers could see my latent talent and I begin to think I may soon be unemployable! It's a chilling thought.

3. Weight Loss

This one is specifically for me as I embark on yet another attempt to shed some pounds. It could just as easily read weight gain for those people who need to put on some weight and perhaps should better be called "Improve your Self Image" which is what it's all about.

For many years I have had such a downer on myself due at least in part to my physical appearance (plus my social disabilities - more of those later) leading to a lack of confidence and failure to fulfill my potential. And it's a vicious circle - my problems lead me to binge eat and I just feel worse about myself. It's a familiar story for many no doubt.

4. Find a partner

This one is not for me, I'm happily married, but for many the love and support provided by a "better half" is missing in their life. The support of a good woman has certainly helped me with many of my other problems although there is still work to do.

5. Expand your mind

I've never been a great reader of books but I do love browsing the internet and clicking from link to link you can pick up some amazing facts and learn some worthwhile lessons.

There is also the opportunity for further study. Is there a subject you are interested in that you would really like to pursue? Go back to college or study from home. Knowledge is never wasted.

6. A positive attitude

This one I need. I have a great tendency to look on the black side, to assume things will go wrong (and thus never attempt anything worthwhile). I've read self-help books in the past and, for a few days afterwards manage to smile and think positively but it never lasts. I'm soon back to my normal pessimistic self, even though I know it can never lead to happiness.

For now these are the first things that popped into my head. I'm sure many more will come to me as soon as this entry is posted but I can save them for another day.