1. Surround yourself with positive scents and sounds.

Our environment can greatly affect our well-being. You can create a positive feeling at home with your favorite scented candles or essential oils. Also occasionally play your favorite songs or some relaxing nature sounds. You will notice that this has a positive effect on your mood.

2. Be grateful.

Start your day with a gratitude list. At the beginning of the day, write down a number of things for which you are grateful. This way you start the day with a positive feeling and counteract negative thoughts.

3. Watch your thoughts.

Without knowing it, you can get caught in a vicious circle of negative thoughts.

Fortunately, we can intercept these thoughts and replace them with positive ones if we consciously monitor our thoughts.

4. Live it in the present.

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental well-being. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Living in the moment can help you to enjoy life more and to understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you think about life and how you face challenges.

5. Being physically active.

Being active is not only great for your physical health but also for your mental well-being.

6. Give to others.

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can significantly improve your mental well-being.

7. Take a digital break.

Many of us spend way too much time on telephones and computers. Try doing a day or two without it.

8. Meditate.

Meditation has countless benefits for your mental and physical health. Give it a try and create moments of peace in your life through meditation.

9. Surround yourself with the right people.

Stay away from people who suck you out of your energy and positivity.

Surround yourself with company that encourages you and sincerely wishes you the best.

10. Laugh more.

Laughter is not only fun but it also has a positive effect on health, such as your blood pressure, your stress level and your immune system.

11. Schedule a massage.

According to research, regular massages can help reduce anxiety, help with digestion, prevent headaches, eliminate joint pain and cure insomnia.