Moodflow Team
Mental Health Advocates
The Moodflow team partners with clinicians, researchers, and lived-experience advocates to create practical guidance for journaling, mood tracking, and long-term behavior change. Our content blends peer-reviewed data, app learnings, and user success stories to make mental health support feel approachable and science-backed.
Articles by Moodflow Team
Insights, guides, and research.
The Power of a Gratitude Journal: Why It Works and How to Start Today
Learn how gratitude journaling improves mental health, the science behind why it works, and how to make it part of your daily routine using Moodflow.
From Roman Rituals to Romantic Myths: Valentine’s Day and the Pressure to Pair Up
Feeling pressure around Valentine’s Day? Discover the surprising history behind the holiday, how it affects mental health for singles and couples, and science-backed habits to cope with emotional stress.
Parent’s Mental Health Day: A Guide to Mental Wellness and Self‑Care for Parents
Parent Mental Health Day (January 30): explore practical ways to manage the mental load, reduce stress, and care for your emotional well-being as a parent.
Going Analog: Why Everyone is Ditching Doomscrolling for Calmer Habits
Feeling mentally exhausted? Try the “Going Analog” January reset without draining your wallet. Learn about the replace, don't remove method, and 7 realistic swaps you could turn into a daily routine.
Blue Monday 2026: Why It's Considered the Saddest Day and How to Turn it Around
Blue Monday 2026 is January 19. Learn what it is, why January can feel emotionally heavy, and a simple plan to reset your mood, energy, and momentum today.
Mind‑Body Wellness Day 2026: How Taking Care of Both Can Transform Your Year
Explore how International Mind‑Body Wellness Day can inspire a more intentional and balanced start to 2026. Discover simple ways to care for both your mental and physical health, how the Wolf Supermoon adds symbolic meaning to the day, and why tools like Moodflow can help make wellness a daily habit.
Year in Pixels: The Color-Coded Secret to Your Personal Growth in 2026
Discover how the simple yet powerful concept of Year in Pixels can transform your emotional awareness and personal growth in 2026. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it’s the easiest way to turn your daily moods into life‑changing insights.
Retro Christmas Comeback: How Holiday Nostalgia Fuels Emotional Wellbeing
The viral return of retro Christmas decor and how nostalgia boosts mental health and emotional wellbeing during the holidays.
Why Social Media Comparison Hits You Harder During the Holidays
Scrolling through social media can feel heavier than ever as year-end comparison, holiday pressure, and curated highlight reels weigh on your mood. Learn how to protect your emotional wellbeing with self-awareness, gratitude journaling, and practical strategies.
How Sleep Shapes Your Mood and 3 Changes You Can Make Tonight
Discover how sleep quality drives mood and try three low-effort changes you can implement tonight to feel better tomorrow.
The Power of Mood Tracking: What You Learn When You Simply Note Your Mood Every Day
Mood tracking reveals patterns in your habits, energy levels, and emotions, offering unexpected insights and helping you understand what affects your mental state and how you can work with it.
Why Seasonal Mood Shifts Feel Stronger Than Ever and How to Cope
When autumn’s shorter days and colder light enter your life, your biology responds. You may feel sluggish, less motivated, or emotionally down. Understanding how reduced daylight, disrupted sleep cycles and environmental shifts affect your mood is the first step to taking control and boosting emotional resilience.