According to Foresight—a British gov ernment think-tank—in its Mental Capital & Wellbeing Report which was compiled by more than 400 scientists and headed by Dr. Felicia Huppert, Professor of Psychology at the University of Cam bridge, found there are five categories of things that can make a profound differ ence to our wellbeing, help us feel better about ourselves, and help protect our very sanity. Here are the steps to happi ness according to the report:
- Connect: Developing relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors will en rich your life and bring you support.
- Be active: Sports and hobbies such as dancing and gardening, or just a daily stroll will make you feel good and maintain mobility and fitness.
- Be curious: Note the beauty of everyday moments, as well as the unusual, and reflect on them helps you to appreciate what matters.
- Learn: Fixing a bike, learning an instrument, cooking. The challenge and satisfaction brings fun and confidence.
- Give: Helping friends and strangers links your happiness to a wider commu nity and is very re warding.
