It’s time to get about the world. You don’t have to go trekking to far-flung places (unless you want to) to gain an interest in the world around you. Just take a moment to attend to something, anything! It can be a person, an animal, plant life, an object. Give it some thought. What is it doing, how did it get there, where did it come from, what is it thinking and so on. Get really curious about what is going on for your chosen item of interest – …

So you want to become wiser? Then keep . Always. Throughout your life there will always be something new to learn. Take advice and receive support from others. You may learn something from the most unlikely places or people. By accepting that you are not all-knowing, you will be more and open-minded.

Take a trip to a museum or art gallery. Find something that moves you and spend time reflecting on and appreciating its beauty. What good feelings does it bring out in you? Try to hold on to these feelings as you carry on with your day. If you cannot get to a museum, you could always search the internet for images of art on a subject that interests you.

Make a list of all the things you still don’t know about your favourite areas of interest. This is an opportunity to increase your expertise and become more curious. Choose areas that pique your interest and set about learning more about them. Visit websites, chat on forums, or read books and magazines on the subject. You never know where this new direction in an existing interest will take you.

Do you know much about your family history? Learning about your ancestors and how they lived can be intriguing, exciting, gratifying and at the same time, a humbling experience. It is an opportunity to hear stories from your relatives as well as going back further in time. Chances are you will uncover a few surprises. Working back through history is an opportunity to increase for the life you have, as you reflect on the hardships of those gone before. It’s also a good opportunity to learn some of the …

I always feel disappointed when I see people criticising the notion of happiness and positivity. It seems to promote a sense of hopelessness and an attitude of ‘why bother’. So I suggest you come up with as many reasons as you can for why promoting happiness is a good thing. You could draw on your own experiences, or go one step further and discover the research out there that highlights the many benefits brings to both your mental and physical wellbeing.