So I've never been a big fan of self-help books, or the people that use them. But I've realised more than that I need to be positive for positive things to happen over the last couple of days. My big turning point at the minute seems to be the realisation that the way I feel is my responsibility, it's not down to the obstacles or other people in my life. I have to work hard at changing my mood or it's never going to get better...and if there is one thing I've said often to people it's that I want things to get better.

Now, here I am, reading a guide to improving your happiness. And the strangest thing is that it's really compelling reading. Maybe it just helps having it down in writing all the things that you know deep down, because I've always believed that you already know what you should do or be doing when you ask for advice. But the main thing is, I suppose, that I am reading it and I'm learning that although I do have a much lower 'happiness' score than the average adult that I can change at least part of my mood.

That's all for now!