HAS the economic doom and gloom of 2008 spurred you on to reassess your life? Does hearing about housing market slumps, city redundancies and rising fuel bills leave you yearning to do something different? Why not seize control of your life with your

HAS the economic doom and gloom of 2008 spurred you on to reassess your life?

Does hearing about housing market slumps, city redundancies and rising fuel bills leave you yearning to do something different?

Why not seize control of your life with your ticket to a brighter future at One Life Live (Olympia, March 13-15) - an event for all those looking to make a positive change to their lives.

And we are giving away free tickets.

Whether it's re-training to find the career you love, becoming your own boss, escaping the gloom to travel or volunteer overseas, learning a new hobby or life skill, achieving a healthier or more sustainable lifestyle or simply achieving a better work life balance, One Life Live provides all the essential advice and information.

More than 300 exhibitors will come together in eight zones - each offering inspiration and guidance for those looking to make a change to their lives.

Throughout each day, celebrities, motivational speakers and industry experts will take the stage in the One Life Main Theatre, supported by The Independent, where they will be offering a wealth of ideas and practical advice. There'll also be more than 300 free seminars and one-to-one consultations where visitors can hear from experts who will offer advice about making a life change.

One Life Live 2009 takes place in Grand Hall at Olympia. Tickets cost from �14 in advance from www.onelifelive.co.uk or call 0844 8483225.

To find out how you could win one of five pairs of tickets, see this week's Recorder.