7 ways to get happy

Smile! There are plenty of reasons to. If you’re in need of a serious mood boost ahead of summer, you’re not alone. Here are our 7 ways to get happy

1. Watch something funny

Yep, we’re ordering you to spend some time in front of the telly. But only if it’s a comedy. It’s impossible to stay cranky when you’re laughing, so put on some stand-up comedy or an old episode of Friends and get happy.

2. Vitamin D

In a country like the UK, it’s tough to get enough of the mood-boosting sunshine vitamin, so you might find that supplementing can help. Try to spend at least 20 minutes per day outside, but if the weather Gods are giving you a hard time, try a high-quality vitamin D supplement like BetterYou DLux3000.

3. Avoid high-GI carbs

As if we needed another reason to avoid refined carbs! The fast sugar spikes that refined carbs can give you are inevitability followed by a crash – this will make you tired, cranky and a pain to be around. Keep your sugar levels stable with fibrous, low-GI carbs like brown rice and sweet potatoes instead.

4. Sleep

We all know how irritable we can get after a bad night’s sleep, right? So it’s simple. Hit the hay with enough time to get your full 8 hours, and wake up fresh the following day. You’ll be more productive, have a higher tolerance level and be more energetic.

5. Walk to work

Public transport or driving can send stress levels soaring before the day has even begun. Crowded trains, traffic jams and rushing around can start your day off on the wrong foot, so walking the last part of your journey (or the whole way, if possible) gives you time to cool off before you get to work, allowing you to start your day on a higher note.

6. Socialise

We don’t need to tell you, right? Spending time with friends gives you the opportunity to blow off some steam and rant and rave about the week’s troubles. Go on, get it all ofF your chest over a cheeky glass of vino!

7. Hit the gym

When you’re in a bad mood, exercising is the last thing you want to do. But drag yourself to the gym anyway – we promise, you’ll thank us for it. Endorphins – otherwise known as happy hormones – aren’t just produced during a runner’s high; you’ll benefit from them whether you’re running, spinning or squatting.