- Google your first crush. Consider sending him an e-mail
- Get rid of some unhappiness: let go of a grudge, forgive a slight, unload a worry
- Give dark nail polish a rest. Yes, it's edgy, yes, it's winter, but nothing beats looking down at ten pretty brights
- Watch The Nanny Diaries and feel instantly better about your job
- Eat and drink plenty of pink lemonade, grapefruit, champagne, icing. Guarateed mood-lifter
- Run an ice cube all over him. Or if there's no him, you
- Take a moment to think of your most favourite thing. It worked for Maria Von Trapp
- Use your sexy walk. Take all catcalls as compliments
- Open drawer. Insert Blackberry. Close drawer. Walk away
- Treat yourself to some really, really expensive make-up and tell yourself 'because I'm totally worth it!'
- Have an all-day screening of your favourite, feel-good movies
- Plant something. Watch it grow. Eat it with a nice vinigarette
- Throw out your manky old PJs and dressing gown. Slink around in satin seperates. Trust us, it works
- Naked sleeping, naked TV watching, naked ipod uploading, naked housework . . . need we go on?
- Download an ice cream van jingle as your ringtone as a nostalgic boost of happiness. Just search onlnine for 'download ice cream van ringtone' - it actually works!
- Put a pair of sunglasses on a baby, strictly for your own enjoyment
- Have a power nap
- Make a cake. Smells good, tastes even better - plus you get to bathe in the glow of domestic goddessness
- Order the two and a half pound lobster. Of course you can finish it!
- Birkram sex. As in hot, sweaty and intense
- "Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be alright." Repeat any time you need a Bob Marley moment
- Get up early, get in the car and drive to the countryside to watch the sun rise. Guaranteed to make you feel good to be alive
- Borrow a mate's dog for the day for a big dose of unconditional love
- Entertain your fellow drivers by singing along to the radio with the windows turned down
- Add fresh mint to all cold beverages for a taste of summer
- Book a quick weekend break to a romantic hotel. It may be freezing outside but it's getting hot in here (as Nelly might say)
- Be barefoot more often than is socially appropriate
- Get in your PJs at 7 pm. Lie on the couch. Don't get up until bedtime
- Wear gorgeous underwear even when you're not seeing your man. Celebrate Being Sexy For Yourself. Got it?
- Turn 360 degrees and identify five thing s around you that are making your life beautiful right now.
And here's one from me: make your hand into Rock and Roll. Raise in the air and scream, "Whoooo!"