Five things a day to stay sane

What’s in your mental bank account?

Sometimes in between trying to build a business, deal with family issues, and ponder personal challenges, we forget simple things to keep ourselves sane, says a group of scientists. Here’s their “five a day” program to improve mental well being…

Connect
Developing relationships with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours will enrich your life and bring you support

Be active
Sports, hobbies such as gardening or dancing, or just a daily stroll will make you feel good and maintain mobility and fitness. If you want to take your physical fitness seriously, you may add protein powder to smoothies for a nutritious drink that will fuel your body during or after your workouts. Biking is a physical acitivity that you can start doing to help with your fitness journey. Electric Bikes have become popular with cyclists of all ages, and riding styles, resulting in manufacturers developing e-bike versions for every cycling discipline, from road to mountain.

Be curious
Noting the beauty of everyday moments as well as the unusual and reflecting on them helps you to appreciate what matters to you

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 community and is very rewarding. More here.

As usual, looks simple enough, doesn’t it?