The biggest surprise, which is also the best, is that I didn't know I would love motherhood as much as I do.

I was brought up Methodist, christened as a little baby and went to church every Sunday.

So many self-help ideas are like meringue - you take a big bite, and there's nothing there.

When you're true to who you are, amazing things happen.

There are days-depression is a part of it-when if all you do is get dressed, take a shower and put on your makeup, then it is a good day. Your goals have to be much lower. But if you take one tiny little step, then you can take another and another.

Certainly the research shows that grateful people are more innovative thinkers.

'Thank you power' is writing down the moments that are good in your life so that you can go back and reflect on them - so you've got this sort of repository of good stuff in your past.