How to Be Happier Without Spending a Lot of Money

Go for a Walk

You don’t need an expensive gym membership or a fancy treadmill or elliptical — just take a walk outside to improve your mood for free.

“Turn off the TV, put down that magazine, turn your phone off and go walk,” said Charlie Jones, a life and business strategist, coach, speaker and author. “Just 10 minutes is enough to begin to change your mood and experience more happiness. So, head out to the local park and back, go round the block or just down the street. If you can stand it, don’t even take your phone with you.”