By Dr Stephann Makri University College London

Make mental space: change your environment, go for a walk.

Vary your routine: meet new people, adapt your interests, join a club, travel to a new place.

Be observant: Look up from your phone, keep your eyes and ears open.

Relax your boundaries: Try out new foods, new places, new ideas.

Draw on previous experiences: Make links to what you have learnt before.

Look for patterns: Try to make sense out of the chaos of the world.

Seek opportunities: When something unexpected happens, take the time and the effort to capitalise on it.

I know, its easier said than done. If you do not take the first step, you will never reach the finishing line ever.