The simple act of focusing on the positives in your life can have a huge impact on your physical and mental wellbeing

Why we should all be looking up

The beauty of sky gazing is how simple and adaptable it is. Begin whenever you have some time outside or near a window where you can see the sky, even if it’s just a patch. When you feel emotionally overloaded or flat, try it for a few minutes at a time.

Psychologists believe 50 per cent of our happiness is determined by genes and 10 per cent by our life circumstances, which leaves 40 per cent dependent on the activities and habits we repeat daily. Can our writer, Kim Willis , transform her life as simply as A-B-C?

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

Up the joy factor with these feelgood hacks. Dr Alex George explains how we can thrive with a few tweaks to our everyday lives