5. Sit still

A mindfulness-slash-stillness practice can have revolutionary effects on your happiness levels . The biggest ROI in terms of cost, time, and outcome, by far, is a stillness or meditation practice of some sort. Mindfulness is proven to increase mood, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, and create more sustainable focus and concentration. If you’re struggling to start a meditation practice, think of things you’re grateful for, then extend feelings of kindness out to others. This is sometimes called loving-kindness meditation, and it can be an easy access point for people who struggle to sit still.