Trying something new isn’t just a great way to spice up your life – it can also have a positive impact on your mental health, too.

“Learning a new hobby can be a great way to revive your focus and energy,” Gaynor explains. “Even if you don’t discover your new go-to loved activity, just the process of giving something a go is great for your mental health. Some ideas could be to try your hand at poetry, give painting a go or do a pottery-making course. Creative expression in particular is heavily linked to enhanced wellbeing.”

If the idea of attending a class or trying something completely new feels too overwhelming, try to start with something a little smaller.

“If you don’t feel like committing to a whole new hobby, just mixing things up in a simple way such as trying a new recipe can give you a great sense of achievement,” Gaynor says. “The process of experimentation may help you get out of a rut of bad habits or negative thinking.”

Mental health tips: 10 really simple things you can do to improve your wellbeing