10 things you can do right now

GO FOR A WALK A quick breath of fresh air can do wonders for your mental health and it’ll cheer you up.

SMILE MORE It takes more energy to frown than to smile, so find joy in the small things. Several studies show smiling can decrease stress levels.

TRY SOMETHING NEW Book tickets to somewhere you’ve never been before, join a club, dare to do a new activity or simply pop something unusual in your shopping trolley. Variety really is the spice of life!

GO TO BED AN HOUR EARLIER Sleep is a magical elixir when it comes to the mind. Boost your brain with some extra zzzzzzzeds.

DONATE TIME OR MONEY TO A MEANINGFUL CAUSE Not only will you be helping someone less fortunate, but you’ll feel better about yourself.

PLAN A HOLIDAY The anticipation of getting away from it all, even for just a few days, is almost as good as the break itself.

GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK We can be our own worst critics. Cut yourself some slack and start accepting yourself for who you are.

MAKE PEACE WITH THE PAST Forget what happened last year and focus on the year ahead. Out with the old and in with the new.

TALK MORE There is power in sharing your emotions. Sometimes it’s good to just let it all out.

PERFORM A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS Buy a stranger a cup coffee, or just take a few extra seconds to wait and hold a door open for someone who needs a little help. It’s guaranteed to boost your mood.