* writing for mood change

In his book on change :59 seconds - think a little, change a lot, which is crammed full of ways to make small, practical but powerful changes that I intend to try out, Richard Wiseman writes,

"when it comes to an instant fix for everyday happiness, certain types of writing have a surprisingly quick and significant impact. Expressing gratitude, thinking about a perfect future and affectionate writing have been scientifically proven to work..."

He suggests that to incorporate effective writing techniques into our lives we might keep a five day diary:Monday: Thanksgiving
Tuesday: Terrific Times
Wednesday: Future Fantastic
Thursday: Dear...
Friday: Reviewing the Situation

I'm going to give it a go and see how I feel...