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Want to be one of those people who everything falls into place for? You can! Dolly; issue 0912; p054 - 055; Text Available

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caption54 DOLLY DOLLY.COM.AU DOLLYLIFE ADVICE THE ONE lucky Want to be one of those people who everything just falls into place for? You can! And it doesn’t involve a four-leaf clover. do0912p54_ luc.pdf Page 54 27/07/2012, 4:53:18 PM

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captionCALL 13 61 16 TO SUBSCRIBE DOLLY 55 SAY YES TO OPPORTUN ITIES “You know that girl who always seems to get what she wants? Chances are, she actively seeks out opportunities to shine at school and work,” says Denise. “What seems like luck on the outside is really a consistent application of a positive attitude and hard work.” Meredith agrees. “Luck is all about the opportunities you seize,” she says. “If you sit in your bedroom with the door closed, no one is going to come knocking.” She suggests opening yourself up to possibilities by accepting invitations and going to that BBQ or taking part in that group study sesh. Do you open yourself up to good fortune? Take our quiz to find out. 1 My bedroom is full of old study notes, unwashed clothes – and did I just spot some empty drink bottles? 2 My friends always seem to drag me down by paying me out. 3 I’m pretty sceptical when it comes to visualising things I want in life. 4 I always think I’m going to get nervous and mess up my English speech. 5 I’ve never written down my New Year’s resolutions. 6 I’ll decline an invitation to a gathering if I can’t be bothered. 7 I want to get a cool job but just never find the time to apply. 8 If something good happens to me, I expect something bad next. WORDS JESSICA BAILEY * MEREDITHFULLER. COM. AU PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES DE-CLUTTER YOUR BEDROOM If you’re currently the owner of a floor-drobe (read: your bedroom carpet is piled high with discarded tops and skirts), it’s time to think like Oprah does: a de-cluttered bedroom = a de-cluttered mind. “Get rid of anything that’s old, or clothes and items you’re not a fan of any more,” says psychologist Meredith Fuller*. “Clear it all out to make space for the fresh and the new.” As well as perhaps rearranging your bedroom furniture and replacing old posters with updated muso crushes, Meredith suggests adding some luck symbols to your desk. “Make s