Researchers say we can lift our mood by shaking up our daily routine.

Here are 10 small-but-powerful ideas to try.

That said, adventure doesn’t have to mean far-flung feats of derring-do.

A group of small, colorful illustrations: an unfolded travel map, a chair and table with a broom propped against them, an open book, a compass, a pizza, and a to-go coffee cup with a smiley face drawn on the cardboard sleeve

Photo:Marie Doazan

Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

Or get radical and enjoy total silence.

Chat with a barista, or the person next to you in line.

Move in a New Way

Trade your basement treadmill for a hula-hoop.

Skip spin class and try an African dance workout (search YouTube for video classes).

Orswap Pilatesfor a long, contemplative walk with only your thoughts for company.

Try anything that speaks to you!

You’ll never know unless you give it a go.

Go to a New Restaurant

Bonus points if it’s a cuisine you’ve never sampled.

Or you’re free to just order pizza.

The point is the forbidden thrill of making merry on a school night.

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For maximum enjoyment, read your new discoveries aloud.

Discover New Music

A good soundtrack can make even your grocery-store run feel like an adventure.

Looking for something more obscure?

So what if you get a tiny bit lost?

Exploring the unknown is part of the thrill.