Eight science-backed tricks to make you feel less sad
The little things really can help. (Nappy.co/)Happiness can feel hard to find these days, but research shows that there are free and easy ways to help boost your mood—at least a bit. If you’re feeling low, consider trying some of these evidence-based tricks to turn your day around.Drinking a cup of tea Scientists are still working on figuring out exactly how tea manages to placate our troubled minds—and how strong the effect actually is. But there is evidence that a good cuppa will make us feel better more often than not. Some researchers think a large chunk of tea’s benefits could come from the fact that we tend to drink it in scenarios that are conducive to relaxation, but that just gives you an excuse to turn your afternoon tea break into a little ritual filled with other comforts, like a favorite cookie or a snuggly blanket.Smiling and laughing—even if...