The secrets of everyday wellbeing

"Someone once said that the secret of happiness is having someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. There's probably some truth in this - although it doesn't mean you have to have an adoring spouse or partner, a high-powered job and a world cruise coming up in order to enjoy life! The 'someone to love' could be a friend, relative or pet, and the 'something to do' and 'something to look forward to' could be just about anything you enjoy.

But even if you have those three 'somethings', there may be times when you don't feel very good. The way we feel can be affected by all sorts of things - including lifestyle, past experiences and genetic factors.
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But taking control doesn't mean suppressing or denying your feelings - it means understanding the way the mind works and trying to change negative ways of thinking into more positive ones. We can't always avoid negative thoughts, but one of the secrets of mental balance is being able to notice when you're 'choosing' or 'allowing yourself' to think negatively rather than positively, and keeping an eye on the way your lifestyle affects your mood.

Feel-good factors

• relaxation
• the ability to express your feeling
• achievable goals to aim for
• time for the things you enjoy
• a healthy diet
• a sport or exercise you enjoy
• work you find rewarding
• a comfortable balance between work and leisure
• time to yourself, to do the things that interest you
• time for friends and family

Things to minimise in your life

• too much stress
• feelings of rage or frustration
• expecting too much of yourself
• negative thoughts and feelings

There's no instant recipe for a sense of wellbeing - but these are some of the main ingredients."

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