5 WAYS TO SOAK UP BLUE SPACE

Get the feel-good benefits of water with these easy ideas to work into your day. 1 SWITCH UP YOUR WALKS

Blue space walking is a simple way you can connect with water. ‘Check an online map to find your nearest water sources such as a river, lake, or canal, and factor them into your weekly walks,’ says Catherine.

2 SOOTHE WITH SOUNDS

Listening to water inspires calmness, focus and creativity. Even the smallest garden or balcony has room for a battery-powered water feature, or download an app that has sounds of the ocean. Try Naturespace (free, App Store and Google Play).

3 HAVE A RESTORATIVE BATH

A relaxing dunk in the tub will deliver benefits, says Catherine. Add healing minerals that are found in seawater – Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Bath Salt contains magnesium and potassium (£4.99 for 1kg, Holland & Barrett).

4 TAKE AN ENERGISING SHOWER

As advocated by Wim Hof, aka The Ice Man, turn your shower to cold for an invigorating blast that will stimulate anti-inflammatory action in the body. ‘Start with 30 seconds for a few days, then build up to one minute, until you can handle two or three minutes of completely cold water,’ says Catherine.

5 ENJOY A WATER-BASED HOBBY

You don’t have to sail, surf or swim to have fun around water. Try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) – you can do this on lakes and canals. Sketch or paint a sea view, or take regular bike rides along a blue route.