Live your dream destiny.

The trick to getting great things to come to you is possessing the kind of charm that will have people eating out of the palm of your hand. Here, simple steps guaranteed to bring you good luck.

* We've all had periods of time when our lives have gone suddenly sucky. You know, your blind date is a dud, your favorite jeans shrink, and your presentation at work launches a mortifying chorus of snickers...all in the same week Well, thank your lucky stars, we've tapped into a simple, somewhat sneaky way to cure yourself of a streak of bad luck, and all it takes is a boost to your natural cosmic-given charm. We're talking about your karma, the intangible vibes you emit that some believe are ultimately responsible for delicious or disastrous things coming your way. "Karma is a Sanskrit term that translates literally into cause and effect," explains Jonn Mumford, Ph.D., author of Karma Manual. "It's an ancient philosophy that says for every action, there is an equal reaction." You could call it a sort of mystical boomerang effect. "You push one little domino and it initiates a chain of events that eventually comes full circle hack to you in some way," adds Paul Cash, editor of What Is Karma? Boiled down: Rad iate positive vibes and, as payback, you'll be reveling in the good life.

We know, we know, this sounds like the type of New Age theory you might hear on the Psychic Friends Network. But before you write it off, consider this: Even if you don't believe in karma, committing even the occasional minor altruistic act can bring you big rewards. In fact, gleaning good-kismet fringe benefits can he as easy and offbeat as looking on the bight side of things or cleaning the chaotic clutter from your desk at work. Here, we have shortcuts (some surprising, some a little wacky) to kick-start your karma so you can bask in the bliss.

be an early bird

Normally roll out of bed late and scramble to get to work before your boss discovers your empty cube? No wonder your karma's in crisis. According to Mumford, you're wasting the time of day that Eastern religion experts believe is when you have the most mental clarity: early morning. Try waking up and writing a list of daily goals. Starting out calm and centered will set you up to react positively to events throughout your day.

give a giggle

Laughter radiates a contagious giddy energy that makes other people feel good about themselves--and thus treat you better. It also releases endorphins in your brain that give you a sense of pleasure, peace, and well-being.