According to Mogi, your purpose in life is whatever makes you feel energised and motivated, and finding it usually involves focussing on the ‘five pillars’: starting small, accepting yourself, connecting with the world around you (through other people and the environment), seeking out small joys and being in the here and now.

That may sound like a lot, but you could put it into action by implementing just one new morning habit – for example, a morning meditation ritual would tick off quite a few of those boxes, as would attending a relaxing yoga class or simply taking the time to sit down and enjoy a proper breakfast before you indulge in any screen-time.

Whatever change you make, it should be something that makes you happy. “It is crucial to realize that moods can be changed through small joys,” says Mogi. “The fact is once the context is changed, your brain will adapt to that new context and moods can change in a short time.”

So, tomorrow, why not start small as Mogi advises, and resist checking your phone until you’ve enjoyed some time to yourself – even if that simply means sitting down to enjoy your morning coffee. That one small change could improve your mindset for the rest of the day.

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