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TOP TIPS FOR A HAPPIER YOU…
close-knit family, laughter - and a good cup of tea are among the secrets to
happiness, according to Brits. Other ingredients for a cheerful existence include regular exercise, being kind to strangers and singing in the shower. Getting ‘enough’ sleep also helps make life more enjoyable as well as going on holiday at least once a year and indulging in the occasional tipple. The study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Bupa Care Homes, found regularly catching up with loved ones and getting involved in the local community are also important. The research was carried out to celebrate Silver Sunday, a nationwide event in October which aims to tackle loneliness by bringing diff erent generations together.
Joan Elliott, managing director
for Bupa Care Homes, said: “Through this research we wanted to give people a chance to pause and think about what really makes them smile.
“It’s interesting to see that our friends, family and wider community all play a key role in our happiness. “We know it can be hard to maintain these bonds though, especially for older people, which is why we’re holding public events across the country to help people
Top 10 Tips To A Happier You 1. Laughter including laughing at yourself
2. Having a good relationship with your family and seeing your loved ones regularly
3. Being fi t and healthy including regular exercise
4. Getting enough sleep 5. Having a sense of community
Above: Book in to a class at the Hive for a great aquatic work out.
Right: Get yourself out and about with wonderful walking and cycling opportunities locally.
6. Having a rewarding job and fi nancial security
7. Forgiving yourself and others
8. Having a hobby especially cooking/ baking
9. Having a pet
10. Singing – including in the shower Source: OnePoll/Bupa
celebrate Silver Sunday.” The study also saw spending time with the kids, having a pet and dancing feature in the top secrets to happiness.
FORGIVING NATURE
Being able to forgive others and being able to forgive yourself for your own mistakes both made the cut too. And so did cooking
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