11 psychologists and wellness experts on the mood-boosting exercises you can do in 5 minutes or less

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11 psychologists and wellness experts on the mood-boosting exercises you can do in 5 minutes or less

By Ellie Broughton

2 months ago

6 min read

If we ever needed a quick mood boost, it’s now. Winter can be a tough old time for energy and endorphins, so having a couple of guaranteed mood-boosters in your pocket can be a real game changer. Here, we’ve been talking to yogis, PTs, psychotherapists and other wellbeing experts on the one five-minute practice they’d recommend trying to instantly feel good. This isn’t about making huge changes or sweating profusely, but simply moving your body a bit to reap the mental wellness benefits. 


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