Hi guys,

Today I did a bit of retail therapy, and got myself one of those aromatherapy oil stick sets. It smells so divine, and has lavender for relaxing. I'm not sure if I was meant to put ALL the sticks into the bottle, but it smells great so what the heck!

Anyway, this got me thinking about my favourite ways of boosting zen levels.

Here are some of my best mood lifters:

* Scented soy candles
* Painting my nails
* Hot bubble baths
* 30 Rock and Modern Family
* The Little Mermaid (don't judge - this is my insomnia movie too!)
* Burlesque
* Brightly coloured socks
* My cats
* The Daily Otter
* WhatsApp emoticon chats
* Silly girl talk with one of my best friends
* Chocolate covered peanuts
* Vanilla chai tea
* Writing
* Putting on some perfume (whether I'm going out or not)
* Yoga (although I haven't been in too long!)
* Peanut butter out of the jar
* Playing outfits on Polyvore
* Winnie the Pooh quotes
* Having a Twitter rant (and getting back lovely replies!)
* Jack Johnson and classical music

What are the best ways that you use to find that tiny ounce of a smile on the darkest days?