Tip #1: Write down what (or who) you are grateful for
Studies from the The Greater Good Science Centre at UC Berkley showed that keeping a gratitude journal or writing gratitude letters improved overall happiness and mood.
Easily take a picture, write a message, and share your grateful moments in the Good Karma app. Look back on your grateful moments for a quick mood booster.
Tip #2: Enjoy a citrus scent
Aromas like oranges have been shown to help reduce anxiety and depression. In a 2013 study, an orange scented essential oil reduced pulse rates and stress hormone levels of children at the dentist. Talk about a superfood!
Tip #3: Practice good posture
Keeping your back straight and lowering your shoulders can make you feel more awake, enthusiastic, confident and calm in stressful situations. Your body and mind are connected, just give it a try!
Tip #4: Surround yourself with greenery
We link the colour green to happiness, excitement, and peace. There is a strong association between gardening and wellness.
A study showed people who spent more than 6 hours every week gardening experienced a 7% higher level of well-being and 93% of gardeners believe the activity improves their mood. Maybe it's time to get a green thumb?
Tip #5: Chew gum
How? Before our modern diets, humans used to chew a lot. Maybe it's no wonder then that the act of chewing gum has been shown to reduces the stress hormone, cortisol.
Bonus
Why not get out for a walk... by some orange trees, while standing up straight, thinking of what you're grateful for, and chewing gum. What a blast!
Find more ancient wisdom and wellness tips in the Cheerly app available for download on: Google Play Store or App Store.