Hap, hap, happiness now… 9 tips to feel happy instantly

Exercise Just 10 minutes of exercise can reduce stress, improve brain power, and boost your mood.

Smile Even smiling forcefully for more than 10 seconds, can instantly make you feel happier as the body releases endorphins and serotonin.

Practice gratitude Practising gratefulness has proven long-term effects and can even last up to day just by thanking someone for something.

Spend time in nature Taking a long walk or sitting in nature can instantly make you feel happier.

Connect with loved ones Harvard happiness expert Daniel Gilbert says that just by being around our family or friends, we can feel happier and better.

Listen to music Music has a significant effect on our moods. Listening to upbeat or playful music can lift our moods and can instantly make us feel better.

Meditation Sitting in a relaxed position and inhaling and exhaling for 30 seconds to a minute can instantly make you feel happier and prepare you for the long run.

Reduce screen time Taking a break from the screen and relaxing offline can reduce stress and instantly make you feel happier.

Treat yourself Sometimes to lift your mood, you can just have your favourite snack and you will feel relaxed and happier.

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