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Mood journaling can be a useful way to improve self-awareness, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. If positive aspects are noted along with the negative, it may also improve wellbeing.

📔Mood journalling is easy! Along with paper journals, there are mood journalling and tracking apps. Write down your daily emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and the context in which they occurred. Do this regularly and you may notice triggers and patterns in your moods.

📝Note down the intensity of your emotions from 1-10. Add as many details as possible, for example: what happened, when and where; how you felt; what you were thinking; what you were doing; how you felt in your body; whether you were tired; what the weather was like; what you ate; who you were with; what you did to cope and whether it worked.

🧘🏽Try to be mindful - pay close attention to how things are without judgment. And be kind to yourself. Not only will this improve the accuracy of your journalling, but practicing mindfulness is linked to an array of mental health benefits.

😊 Don’t forget to note positive aspects of your day. It’s just as important to understand what contributes to positive moods. What’s more, positive affect journaling and gratitude journaling are linked to improved wellbeing.

🤔 Review your entries regularly. Over time, you may notice patterns and contributors to both positive and negative emotions. You can improve self-awareness and responses to anticipated stressors. You may also notice thoughts, behaviours, and environmental factors that can be changed to promote more positive moods overall.

Mood journaling is similar to mood tracking but is more in-depth. Mood tracking apps often offer quantitative information presented in graphs, while mood journalling allows for more detailed expressive writing. Both can be useful!

#moodjournal #mooddiary #moodtracker #journal #journaling #TheEdinburghPractice

Happy Monday everyone! This Monday, ‘M’ is for Mindful Parenting 🌱 

💫 Mindful parenting encourages us to slow down, truly listen, and connect with our children on a deeper level. The mindful parenting method teaches us that children’s behaviours and expressions are often reflections of their emotional state. This can then enable us, as parents, to approach situations with empathy and curiosity, to balance guidance and discipline, with a genuine effort to understand the child’s perspective.

💛 Remember - parenting isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. 

#MindfulParenting #Mindfulness #BeingPresent #MentalHealth #TheEdinburghPractice

Your values are the beliefs and principles that you believe are important. Values can guide the way you live, act as a compass for decision making, inform your interactions with self and others. Values can be the foundation of leading a meaningful life 🌟

Remember, values aren’t goals to achieve - values are guiding principles to help you navigate life’s decisions and challenges.

Take a moment to check in: Are your actions this week reflecting what truly matters to you? If not, that’s okay - every day is a chance to realign.

What’s one small way you can honour your values this weekend?

#FridayCheckIn #Values #LiveYourValues #TheEdinburghPractice

Feeling the January blues? You’re not alone! 🌥️ 
 
❄️ It’s completely normal to feel a little low during the winter months. Many people report experiencing low mood, sadness, lack of motivation and tiredness at the start of the year. If you are experiencing this you are not alone, here are some tips for how to tackle the January blues!
 
🌟 Remember, these feelings will pass, and brighter days are ahead!
 
#JanuaryBlues #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #MentalHealth #SelfCare #TheEdinburghPractice

This Monday, ‘M’ is for Meditation! Meditation is a great way for us to clear our minds and be in the present moment. In a busy world, it gives us permission to pause, breathe and reset.

Meditation doesn’t always come easily for everyone, but there are many mental and physical benefits to incorporating this into our daily routines. Try to go through these 7 steps to learn how to start meditating!

You can also find helpful guided meditations on the @headspace app - these can be a great way to start meditating!

#Meditation #Mindfulness #TheEdinburghPractice

💛 Struggling with fertility can be emotionally overwhelming and can raise a number of distressing thoughts and emotions. You don’t have to face it alone, at The Edinburgh Practice, we’re now offering fertility counselling to support anyone navigating the challenges of infertility. Whether you’re an individual, part of a couple, or a family member providing support, we’re here to help.

🌸 Fertility counselling covers a wide range of issues including; managing the emotional toll, the impact on relationships, and making informed choices about your next steps. From coping with unexplained infertility to exploring options like IVF, donors, or egg freezing, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
 
💻 To learn more about TEP’s Fertility Counselling Service or to submit a referral, visit our website (link in bio)
 
#FertilityCounselling #Infertility #FertilitySupport #TheEdinburghPractice

Happy Monday! We’re back with another ‘M’ word - Memory. Our memory thrives when our brain is healthy! Regardless of age, we must keep our brains active through healthy habits and mental stimulation - this is the key to maintaining a sharp memory as we age! 
 
🧠 We now know much more about what affects our brain health compared to a decade ago. For example, it is now widely known that dementia-related diseases often begin in midlife. The development of these conditions is influenced by many factors, some beyond our control, like genetics and family history, but many others, such as lifestyle, are within our power to change. Changes include:
 
🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Taking regular exercise that gets our heart pumping - aim for at least 2-3 hours of moderate intensity exercise every week (this can be brisk walking, gardening, riding a bike, or dancing)
 
🥗🍎 Eat a balanced, Mediterranean-style diet - rich in olive oil and including lots of vegetables, fruit, beans, fish and whole grains. Not too much meat or sugary foods.
 
👫🎸 Enjoy time with other people and learn new skills throughout life - be creative, learn a language or musical instrument. Try out a new activity in a group or with a friend - this can keep us motivated while also getting a social benefit.
 
🚬🍷 Don’t smoke and don’t drink too much alcohol - stopping smoking even in later life can reduce the risk of developing dementia.
 
😴💤Manage stress, look after mental health and get plenty of sleep - aim for 7-9 hours of good quality sleep every night. Not getting enough sleep can affect our memory and ability to think in the short and long term.
 
@brainhealthscot have amazing resources on their website (https://www.brainhealth.scot) including ‘My Brain Health Quiz’ to build a personal brain health plan!
 
#BrainHealth #Memory #KeepingSharp #Dementia #TheEdinburghPractice

Happy New Year and welcome back to our Monday ‘M’ series! This week, ‘M’ is for Mind-Body connection. Our mind and body are inextricably connected and have a direct impact on each other. When we care for one, we nourish the other!

Stress can manifest physically, while movement and physical care can ease mental tension. Practices like mindfulness, exercise, proper nutrition, and quality sleep nurture this connection, creating a foundation for resilience and balance.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to prioritize the powerful connection between our mind and body ✨

#NewYearWellbeing #MindBodyConnection #SelfCare #TheEdinburghPractice