Be Happier

20 ways to be 100% happier

The power of energy

A full 8 hour sleep a night will put you in a better mood straightaway.  For a boost,  grab a 20- minute couch nap.

Get chatting

When was your last proper heart-to heart with a pal?  Spill what’s stressing you and you’ll be amazed how much sharing your problems can help.

Own up

Challenge friends to spill their  secrets- it’s great therapy.

Get sweaty

Try a fun activity such as dancing or rounders-the exercise will release mood- lifting endorphins.

Get a pet

Giving your furry friend a cuddle can benefit your health.  Stroking Rover  lowers  blood pressure.

Grab some rays

Sun helps your brain to think better, so get out for some air.

Dress to be stress-free

To guarantee stress-busting laughs, get your friends round and put together the vilest outfits imaginable.

Get Zen

For a quick chill fix, sit cross-legged and take deep, slow breaths for one minute. Concentrate on your heart beat slowing down.

Hug someone

Human contact is good for the soul-don’t grope every hot guy or girl in sight but  a squeeze from a pal will cheer up any day.

Water laugh

Go out with a water pistol with your mates and use it to squirt and flirt.  You’ll get sunshine, exercise and laughs!

Punish your problems

Punch out your problems at a kickboxing class.  You’ll be amazed of how relaxed you feel afterwards.

Brighten up

Yellow is an instant cheerer-upper,  so splash out on,  a new top, shoes or bag.

Start a thanks bank

Write a list of everything you’re grateful for.  You’ll be surprised at how many good things you have done for you.

Be positive

Try to turn gloomy thoughts into positive ones.  Bad hair day? Try something different with your hair, simply run your fingers through to make it look better. 

Be balanced

Don’t let  (maths, romance) take over. Treat life like a box of chocolates and try everything.

Sing  in the shower

Belting out your fave numbers releases endorphins that lift your spirits and will unknot any tense muscles you have.

Count your blessings

Help a little old lady across the road.  The good deed will leave you warm and fuzzy.

Eat yourself happy

Banana and blueberries are mood enhancing.  And don’t obsess about weight.

Smile at everyone

Ever noticed how good you feel when someone that you like smiles at you?  Try it and see.