Tuesday, 02 February 2010 08:23

• Indulge in a 15-minute massage at one of those drop-in places in the mall. Use the time to think through all the things you're happy about in your life. 
• Cancel a meeting or appointment that you really don't want (and possibly need) to do, and either take yourself out for a coffee or meet a friend for a quick catch-up.
• Spend even 10 minutes (more is great as well) on one of those things you've always wanted to do.
• If you really can't escape your planned day then take a few minutes to book a treat for yourself – a facial, a hair appointment, time with a friend etc
• Write a 5-minute bullet point business plan for that great idea you've been harbouring for years
• Get into the great outdoors (nature!) and take a few lungfuls of clean, fresh air – let it clear out the cobwebs!
• What else would you add to that list? Think of the things you always tell yourself you'll do one day when you get the time – those would all work. It doesn't really matter what you do, the key is simply to find something that acts as a bridge between a grumpy mood and a happy you.