Regularly reminding ourselves of what is going right in our lives counteracts our natural tendency to focus on our problems. We tend to focus on what is not right particularly when we are struggling with a low mood, anxiety or depression. It is during these times that we particularly benefit from a focus on what we are thankful for, even if it is a struggle to get going with a gratitude list when we feel like this. do it anyway! While it won’t immediately transform our current mood, if you develop a regular practise you can retrain the mind to focus on what is going well.

An awareness of our strengths, qualities and inner resources can loosen the grip of negative emotions such as anxiety and depression and can help us to build resilience for the future and to make more space for gradually increasing our happiness level.

Here are 5 easy habits to practise that will help to increase your happiness and wellbeing :