Happiness is a state of mind or a mood. Happy teenagers are usually teenagers who are satisfied with their lives and relationships.
Wellbeing comes from physical, mental and emotional health. It’s also about having positive emotions, taking part in different activities, having good relationships and social connections, finding meaning in life and feeling that you’re doing well.
Wellbeing comes from physical, mental and emotional health. It’s also about having positive emotions, taking part in different activities, having good relationships and social connections, finding meaning in life and feeling that you’re doing well.
- Encourage good sleep habits: teenagers need about 9¼ hours of sleep each night.
- Aim for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
- Make healthy food choices to fuel growth and development.
- Keep a healthy balance between study, work and play. This might mean looking at how many nights your out doing things, how much down time you have, how much you can contribute to family life through chores, how many family meals you have and so on.