So what will 2012 bring?

World Peace - I would like to think, but I doubt it

Removal of homelessness and poverty - again, I would like to think, but I doubt it

The list is endless of the things we all wish for on a large scale, but what about the differences we can all make.

Lets go back to the old saying "watch the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves"

Ok so World Peace is a little out of an individuals reach, as is world happiness, but what about personal happiness? that would not be inconcievable!

So what about "A smile to a stranger can bring happiness to the world!"

Try it, next time you are out walking to the shop, waiting at traffic lights, jogging in the park, going out for lunch, how many people do you pass? 10, 20, 100..... making eye contact and smiling at a stranger could make their day.

If you are having a bad day, think of the others that are worse off than you:

Do you go to bed at night? Did you eat today? if the answers to those questions is yes, then you are better off than 50% of the worlds population and better off than 15% of the UK population

Life is what you make it and it is never as bad as it seems, if you are reading this now, smile to yourself, go on smile, a real genuine smile.

Are you still smiling? Ok so nothing has changed in the world, but I know i feel better.

So if you make one resolution this year, make it to smile at least once a day and bonus points for smiling at others and passing the smile on.

Happy New Year and all the Best for 2012