3 TIPS FOR REGULATING YOUR MOOD

Dr Annabelle Chow, a clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology, explains that these are some simple things we can do.

1 Schedule worry time

It is natural to worry when you have a seemingly impossible workload, but by scheduling a specific time to worry and reflect on the tasks on hand, it allows you to create space to focus on those that are of immediate importance.

2 Practise STOP

Stop whatever you are doing, and take a short, mindfulness break: Focus on your breath, how the air feels on your nostrils and how your body moves as you breathe. Observe the sensations in your body, thoughts you are having and emotions you are feeling. Then, proceed with what needs to be done.

3 Have self-compassion

When the voice of your inner critic becomes too loud, it can bring excessive negativity into your life. Acknowledge this voice, recognise what is relevant and what is not, and learn how to discern which feelings and thoughts will be beneficial in the long-run, and which ones to discard.