Tuning in

Tuning in, or reminding yourself to take notice of what is happening in the present can help you strengthen and broaden your awareness. Noticing your thoughts and feelings as they arise will increase your ability to cope better in different situations and make decisions that are in line with your values and priorities.

Reference: Mind UK

Why?

Helps build self-awareness
Helps you make effective choices
Reduces the impact of worry
Builds positive connection

When?

Create a time in the morning
Before bed
Managing exams & deadlines
High workload and feeling the stress
Arguing with friends or family

Blob tree

The Blobs are simple. They deal with deep issues using the primary languages we learn from infancy – feelings and body language. This is why they are used with children as young as 4, all the way through to the elderly.

Tune in and ask yourself the following questions:

Which blob reflects how you're feeling today?
Why are you feeling this way - does it reflect your mood, thoughts and/or feelings?
Which blob would you like to be?
What are some of the things in your control that can move you towards the blob you identified?

Be mindful of your feelings

Watch these videos to tune into your emotions.

Dr. Russ Harris's tips to cultivate self-compassion

1. Acknowledge your feelings
There is no right or wrong way of doing this. It is better to notice how you are feeling rather than push it away and escape the uncomfortable emotion.

2. Respond with kindness
We are often very harsh and critical towards ourselves, so think about what you would say to a loved one and tell yourself the same thing.

Reference: The Happiness Trap