Five things to keep you from going crazy.

Hey, everything is related to everything, right?

From the TimesOnline, with Americanized spellings:

A "five-a-day" program of social and personal activities can improve mental wellbeing, much as eating fruit and vegetables enhances physical health, according to Foresight, the government think-tank. Its Mental Capital and Wellbeing report, which was compiled by more than 400 scientists, proposes a campaign modeled on the nutrition initiative, to encourage behavior that will make people feel better about themselves.

Here are the scientifically proven steps to happiness:

Connect
Developing relationships with family, friends, colleagues and neighbors will enrich your life and bring you support

Be active
Sports, hobbies such as gardening or dancing, or just a daily stroll will make you feel good and maintain mobility and fitness

Be curious
Noting the beauty of everyday moments as well as the unusual and reflecting on them helps you to appreciate what matters to you

Learn
Fixing a bike, learning an instrument, cooking--the challenge and satisfaction brings fun and confidence

Give
Helping friends and strangers links your happiness to a wider community and is very rewarding

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