5 tips for tricking yourself into a better mood

"Morning sickness" is the bane of my existence at the moment. Actually, it's not morning sickness, it's all-day-nausea, and it's debilitating. When it was at it's worst, before Christmas, I avoided going out, even to the supermarket. So when a social engagement came up that I really didn't want to miss, I had to do something to make myself feel better. Here's how I tricked myself.

Get a haircut My haircut was already booked before I remembered I had been invited out. I went from feeling shaggy to feeling lighter.


Wear something different this wasn't so much a choice as nothing-fits-the-growing-bump. But I found a skirt with an elastic waist, and started with that.

Put on some makeup I don't wear makeup, but when I went to Melbourne, I discovered Garnier's BB cream. For me, it's the perfect product to cover up the blemishes from pregnancy, and the pale, sickly skin I seem to have at the moment.

Say "yes" to the invite I'm very good at cancelling at the last minute if I can't be bothered, but I was determined to push myself out of the house.

Participate in the conversation Just like cancelling, it's easy to sit back and watch without participating. I felt better when I left because I'd had my say on things that interested me in the conversations.

Do you have any tips for tricking yourself into a better mood?