Help Your Readers with Their New Year's Resolutions

Here are a few of the holidays and events happening December 28th - January 4, 2009:

• Islamic New Year (29)
• New Year's Eve (31)
• Make Up Your Mind Day (31)
• Diet Resolution Week (1-7)
• New Year's Day (1)
• Trivia Day (4)
• World Hypnotism Day (4)

Around the New Year, many people are making commitments to themselves to try to improve. Here are a few markets to look into around this time of optimism and self-reflection:

1. Fitness Clubs

They definitely will want in on the business from the many "New Year's Dieters." Those who have resolved to lose some weight or shape up will be looking for a gym to join. Creating a "Family Fitness" Business Building page might be a great way to help your readers find gyms, sports clubs, trainers, dietitians and physical fitness classes.

2. Smoking Cessation

Counselors and therapists can help with mental health issues such as addiction. Most smokers claim they'd like to quit but have been unsuccessful in trying. A directory full of mental health professionals, and even physicians might be of interest to those who are finally ready to make the commitment.

3. Adult Education

"I'd like to learn Spanish." "I'd like to learn to cook." "I'd like to learn tennis." "I'd like to learn about finances." For all of those New Year's Resolution-Makers who want to expand their horizons, an adult education directory might be of great help. Community centers, colleges, private businesses and even high schools often offer classes for adults in various areas. With a simple, accessible directory will help people find the classes they're looking for, and maybe a few more interesting ones.