Microgains cover several aspects of mindfulness and movement, but significantly, they can be implemented quickly. Dr Quinn-Cirillo explains that microgains loosely work on the sports psychology concept of marginal gains, ie building up slowly to make huge strides over the long term.

“Winter is when we might feel more lethargic, which can make motivation harder to find,” she says. “Committing to small, manageable habits that only take five minutes is perfect for this time of the year. The idea with microgains is you can keep doing them and get better at them. They’ll become routine or implicit – something we build into our day.”

When we think of ways to support our wellbeing, it’s all too easy to come up with an overwhelming list of activities or exhausting exercises. We know that going for a run is linked to better mood, but if you’re already feeling shattered, lacing up for a jog is only going to add to that sense of burnout or fatigue. The same goes for creating a pilates habit or committing to eating 30 plants a week when you currently average 10.

Forget making big health commitments this month – try these 5 psychologist-approved wellness ‘microgains’ for a happier winter