By bringing these moments to the front of your mind at a time you’ve consciously set aside is a good way to shift your mood, Dr Harrison recommends. “I also suggest creating a camera album on your phone just to remind you of some special moments. Make them last a little bit longer and that helps us bring that balance back for ourselves and for our own wellbeing.”

Journaling is another suggested method. “Noticing and writing down the things that you are grateful for and that are working well helps train our brain to spot other things that are working well too,” Dr Harrison suggests. Our environment also has a noticeable impact on our state of mind. “When you look outside the window and you are surrounded by buildings, your view is limited and is reflected in your thoughts,” explains Vivian. And so, by actively connecting with nature, you’re giving your mind a better chance at being inspired and thinking creatively.

Creating your version of a perfect morning routine is also an effective way of incorporating the romantic into the mundanity of the daily grind. “I didn’t realise until recently how important it is for me to have a morning routine. Ten to 15 minutes of meditation and reading with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and I feel so recharged and ready for my day,” says Laura Hayden, wellness coach and founder of Soul Bodhi. “I call it putting on my armour before I walk out into the real world.”

Personally, romanticising my life has brought me a sense of understanding. Sometimes, we be trapped by the routine of doing things that we no longer understand why we do them at all. It’s simply autopilot. Today, my practice is focused on making time for the things that bring me joy, peace or a sense of beauty – whether that’s taking in nature, art or making time to cook properly.

When I take a moment to appreciate the small joys I feel grateful because I am consciously doing something for me. And that’s true romance.

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“Romanticise your life!”: how celebrating small wins is the ultimate antidote to the chaos of 2022