1. GIVING- Do things for others

 Caring about others is fundamental to our happiness. Helping other people is not only good for them and a great thing to do, it also makes us happier and healthier too. Giving also s stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society for everyone. And its not all about money - we can also give our time, ideas and energy. So if you want to feel good, do good!

 Q- What do you do to help others?

 2. RELATING- Connect with people

Relationships are the most important overall contributor to happiness. People with strong and broad social relationships are happier, healthier and live longer. Close relationships with family and friends provide love, meaning, support and increase our feelings of self worth. Broader networks bring a sense of belonging. So taking action to strengthen our relationships and new connections is essential for happiness.

 Q- Who matters most to you?

 3. EXERCISING- Take care of your body

Our body and our mind are connected. Being active makes us happier as well as being good for our physical health. It instantly improves our mood and can even lift us out of a depression. We dont all need to run marathons - there are simple things we can all do to be more active each day. We can also boost our well-being by unplugging from technology, getting outside and making sure we get enough sleep.

 Q- How do you stay active and healthy?

 4. APPRECIATING- Notice the world around

 Ever felt there must be more to life Well good news, there is And its right here in front of us. We just need to stop and take notice. Learning to be more mindful and aware can do wonders for our well-being in all areas of life - our walk to work, the way we eat or our relationships. It helps us get in tune with our feelings and stops us dwelling on the past or worrying about the future - so we get more out of the day-to-day.

 Q- When do you stop and take notice?

 5. TRYING OUT- Keep learning new things

Learning affects our well-being in lots of positive ways. It exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious and engaged. It also gives us a sense of accomplishment and helps boost our self-confidence and resilience. There are many ways to learn new things - not just through formal qualifications. We can share a s with friends, join a club, learn to sing, play a new sport and so much more.

 Q- What new things have you tried recently?

 6. DIRECTION- Have goals to look forward to

 Feeling good about the future is important for our happiness. We all need goals to motivate us and these need to be challenging enough to excite us, but also achievable. If we try to attempt the impossible this brings unnecessary stress. Choosing ambitious but realistic goals gives our lives direction and brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when we achieve them.

Q- What are your most important goals ?

7. RESILIENCE- Find ways to bounce back

All of us have times of stress, loss, failure or trauma in our lives. But how we respond to these has a big impact on our well-being. We often cannot choose what happens to us, but we can choose our own attitude to what happens. In practice its not always easy, but one of the most exciting findings from recent research is that resilience, many other life ss, can be learned.

 Q- How do you bounce back in tough times?

 8. EMOTION- Take a positive approach

 Positive emotions  joy, gratitude, contentment, inspiration, and pride are not just great at the time. Recent research shows that regularly experiencing them s an upward spiral, helping to build our resources. So although we need to be realistic about lifes ups and downs, it helps to focus on the good aspects of any situation - the glass half full rather than the glass half empty.

 Q- What are you feeling good about?

 9. ACCEPTANCE- Be comfortable with who you are

 No-ones perfect. But so often we compare our insides to other peoples outsides. Dwelling on our flaws - what were not rather than what weve got - makes it much harder to be happy. Learning to accept ourselves, warts and all, and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong, increases our enjoyment of life, our resilience and our well-being. It also helps us accept others as they are.

Q- What is the real you ?

10. MEANING- Be part of something bigger

 People who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier, feel more in control and get more out of what they do. They also experience less stress, anxiety and depression. But do we find meaning and purpose It might be our religious faith, being a parent or doing a job that makes a difference. The answers vary for each of us but they all involve being connected to something bigger than ourselves.

Q- What gives your life meaning?

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