10 Ways to beat the Sunday blues

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Exercise: Go for a walk in the park or do some aerobics at home. This is a great way to kickstart your week and remain vitalised.

Sing in the shower: As the water trickles down your neck, belt out your favourite tune. Make sure the water is cold - it gives your lungs more power and lifts your spirits.

Eat your favourite food: Have a chocolate bar and top it off with dry fruits smothered in deep, dark chocolate. Wash it down with a cool fizzy drink, preferably one labelled 'Diet'. We don't want those extra calories, do we?

Wear your best clothes: Wear the clothes you like most and don't forget the make-up and that groovy hairdo. Instead of dull, drab colours go for red, yellow, neon green … and brighten up your day.

Stay calm while driving to work: Don't let traffic blues spoil your day. If somebody wants to overtake you, allow them to.

Share your problems: A problem shared is a problem halved. Share all your problems with your friends, even if it means you are left with nothing for yourself. Better to be selfless than selfish.

Be positive: Reflect on all the good things that have happened in your life and be grateful for the things you have. Above all, be thankful for the wonderful weekend you just had.

Keep smiling: Sooner or later, those marketing guys from a toothpaste manufacturing company will notice your sparkling smile and probably rope you in to feature in one of their ads.

Watch your favourite soap: After working all day, when you reach home, make yourself a cup of coffee, then put your feet up and watch your favourite soap. After all soap operas are the best guide to a healthy office environment and successful relationships.

Be patient: Patience is a virtue. Just acknowledge that better days are coming. Anyway it's only four days to yet another exciting weekend.