Results of some of those surveys that people have actually spent time and money on.
-- Nothing lifts women's self-esteem more than a sunny day, a new study has revealed. According to the survey, nearly two out of three women get more of a boost from warm weather than retail therapy, chocolate and even sex.
Sixty-four per cent rate sunshine as providing the best feelgood factor while 47 percent said the same of a trip to the hairdresser, the Sun reported.
The survey also found that compliments also work with a simple "you look nice today' working wonders for 41 percent of women, while a nice text message gave 35 percent a boost.