Within weeks of quitting smoking, your brain begins to rebalance dopamine, the ‘happy hormone’ that smoking suppresses, helping you to feel calmer, brighter and less stressed.
But, did you know that alongside quitting smoking, there are Five Ways to Wellbeing that are also proven to give you an extra mood boost:
- Connect with others – social time with friends and family can help you feel positive and relaxed
- Be active – movement is great for mind and body. Being active outside in nature is even better – just 20mins can reduce stress
- Keep learning – try a new activity or hobby to feel a sense of achievement and keep your mind active
- Give – share time, skills or knowledge to feel positive and help others
- Take notice – slow down to mindfully appreciate the small things; little wins add up!
Use these five simple tools to help boost your happy hormones further and give you the confidence to stay on track to quit. If you’d like to find out about more ways to boost your mental wellbeing, or are looking for extra help if you’ve hit a rough patch, explore Mental Wellbeing Hampshire for trusted local support and advice.