A few years ago some of finest minds in the field of mental health and wellbeing came together to compile a shortlist of five keys factors in trying to make ourselves happier and get the most out of life. I find that in the counselling room clients have often overlooked some, or many, of these. It's a useful list to keep in mind. The first is connection – with family, friends and the wider community. I've often heard people say that when they are feeling down they tend to re