- Research has found a link between new and diverse experiences and how happy we feel.
- People who had more variety in their daily routine reported feeling happier.
- They also had a stronger connection between areas of the brain called the hippocampus and the striatum.
- The researchers acknowledge that it can be difficult to seek out new experiences while we’re under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- However, they say it may be possible to achieve the same benefits in ways that are compatible with physical distancing.
