FIVE SIMPLE STEPS TO FINDING SISU...

1 DIY YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS Invest in a few well-made items that will last and try to mend them before throwing them out or buying new ones. If you outsource chores, try doing them yourself for a week. 2 GET WALKING ...OR A BIKE A few miles a week of walking can relieve muscle tension, stiffness or stress. For bike riders, find someone to cycle with to make it more enjoyable. 3 DITCH THAT BARMY DIET Eat simple: aim for balanced meals that are half vegetable, a quarter potato, rice or pasta, and a quarter protein such as fish, poultry, meat or legumes. 4 CREATE YOUR OWN ICE BATH A cold shower can carry some of the same invigorating benefits as a dip in icy waters. Start with a few seconds of cold and gradually have a longer stretch each day. Follow up with a warm shower. 5 DO A DIGITAL DETOX Put mobile devices on silent and focus on your surroundings: nature can restore us in a variety of ways. Studies show that even a 15-minute walk in a calm, green area like a park can reduce stress, anxiety and alleviate mild depression.