59 Seconds: Think a Little. Change a Lot - a few tips to take into the weekend

– Pursue 'intentional' change by starting a new hobby, joining an organisation, learning a skill, initiating a project or meeting new people.

SHOOT: Like these practical, common sense ideas from popular psychologist Richard Wiseman.

– When going for a job, give your credibility a boost by mentioning any obvious weaknesses towards the start of the interview.

clipped from www.telegraph.co.uk Keeping a picture of a "cute" baby in your wallet is the best way to make sure it gets returned when you lose it – Next time you attend an important meeting, obtain a quick and easy psychological advantage by sitting in the middle of the group. – On a date, start lukewarm and then become more positive later; focus on things that you both dislike, and mimic your date's body language. – To provide a significant boost to your happiness, force your face into a smile and hold the expression for 20 seconds. – The best way of getting someone to like you is not to do them a favour, but rather to get them to do you a small favour. – To reduce your drinking and eating, stick to tall narrow glasses, place a mirror in your kitchen and keep a food diary. – Buy experiences not goods. Go to a concert, movie, unusual place or strange restaurant: anything that provides an opportunity to do things with others or tell people about it afterwards.