Everything you think, learn, see and do shapes your brain and changes your life. Here are 10 ideas that require nothing more than your commitment and will have a positive impact on your mental outlook:
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Meditate – start with two minutes and build to an extra minute each day.
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Spend five minutes in nature (or just in your backyard for some fresh air).
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Express gratitude to someone.
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Unleash your creativity – dance, draw, paint, write, create.
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Have a complaint-free day.
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Do something for someone else without expectation of recognition or reward.
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For every negative thing you think, say, or do, counter it with at least three positives.
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De-clutter your home or work environment.
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Connect with an old friend.
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Watch a documentary that opens your mind to something new.
What will you try first?