Happy Life

• Reduce input overload: less scrolling, fewer notifications

• Journal to get thoughts out of your head and onto paper

• Create quiet time with no stimulation — let your mind rest

Build resilience

• Reframe setbacks as temporary and specific, not permanent and global

• Focus on what you can control; release the rest

• Talk to yourself like you would a friend — self-compassion over self-criticism

Long-term mental health

• Keep learning — an active, curious mind stays healthier

• Don’t isolate when struggling — talk to someone you trust

• If a low mood or anxiety feels persistent or overwhelming, a therapist or counselor can help more than any tip list