HAPPY WAYS TO HAPPY DAYS

Keep a mental list of happiness heroes, people whose voices will help you to summon the bravery it takes to choose happiness.

Your list can contain anyone, whether it’s your mum, your BFF or Brienne of Tarth – they’re all you!

In our own personal drama, even tragedy, we get the starring role – it’s exciting, intense, confirms you’re alive… it’s heady stuff, but ultimately destructive.

When you’re in full tragedy queen mode, listen out for the pause – that’s your moment to recast yourself to be your own hero.

Enjoy your successes; when you get those negative demons under control, congratulate yourself!

Stop trying to buy happiness – it doesn’t come in the bottom of a shopping bag.

Teach your children not to expect happiness on a platter – their happiness is their responsibility, their choice.