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40 WAYS TO BE happy

Did you know, just 3%* of adults find life fun? And with 2020 having impacted everyone’s mental health, from Zoom anxiety, to increased insomnia as a result of COVID-19 stress, it’s no surprise that we’re all feeling a bit run-down and struggling to see the positives. But there are a variety of little things you can do each day, which will have a big impact on your mood. We asked our experts for the simplest ways you can shake up your routine and feel brighter…

1 GO TO THE COAST

The smell of the seaside is caused by dimethyl sulfide gas – and getting a lungful at the beach will boost your mood. That’s because sea air is full of negative hydrogen ions that can balance levels of your happy hormone, serotonin. So run barefoot in the sand!

2 Break out of your comfort zone

It’s amazing how liberating it is to try a new physical challenge. Whether it is outdoor swimming or zorbing (rolling around in the human equivalent of a hamster ball), all you need is the ability to laugh at

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