Let some laughter into your life

7. Then share that joke with someone you love! Laughing together can be a great bonding experience. And when you brighten someone else's day with a quick phone call or text message with something funny they'll appreciate it.

8. Spoil yourself. Have a bubble bath full to the brim with bubbles. Play some of your favourite upbeat music, eat an ice-cream or indulge in a piece of cake while luxuriating in the bath. And if you have a partner, ask them to hop in and share this frivolous time together.

9. Laugh together. Many couples complain that they've lost the laughter in their relationship. Get giggly together, tickle each other, watch those comedy DVDs together, and generally ensure you have time to lark about like you did when you first fell in love. We forget the little things that can make all the difference. Like the funny nicknames we give to new lovers, the silly tricks we pulled, and the games we played. You can reinvigorate all those fun things that made you both laugh early in your relationship.

10. Learn to laugh at yourself! This is one of life's most important lessons. If you make a mistake, say something stupid, put your foot in, trip-up in public - instead of feeling humiliated and embarrassed you should think, 'Look at me, I'm only human, I've made a fool of myself and I can laugh at it!'

Solutions Coach and psychologist Dr Pam Spurr is the author of Sex, Guys & Chocolate - Your Essential Guide To Lust, Love & Life (Robson Books)