| Description |
x, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Mood and Its Meanings -- 2. A Theory of Mood -- 3. Moods as Barometers of Well-Being -- 4. The Relationship Between Mood and Thoughts -- 5. Energy and Tension Changes with PMS, Drugs, Social Interaction, Weather, and Life Events -- 6. How Energy and Tension Interact -- 7. The Evolutionary Biology of Moods -- 8. The Physiology and Anatomy of Mood -- 9. Self-Regulation: Why, How, and How Effective? -- 10. Individual Differences in Mood-Regulating Strategies -- 11. Mood Substitution: Different Ways of Achieving the Same Mood -- 12. Rational Mood Substitution: Exercise More and Indulge Less -- 13. The Practical Psychology of Self-Regulation -- 14. Overcoming Tense-Tiredness by Increasing Energy -- 15. Reducing Tension to Overcome Tense-Tiredness -- 16. Moods at Different Times of Day -- 17. Systematic Self-Observation: The First Step in Mood Change -- 18. A Review of the Origin and Self-Regulation of Everyday Moods -- Appendix: Beyond Stress Management to Calm-Energy |
| Summary |
Explains how understanding your moods and what causes them can help you think more clearly, be more productive and lead a more enjoyable life |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-264) and index |
| Subject |
Affect (Psychology)
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Mood (Psychology)
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Self-perception.
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Stress (Psychology)
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Stress management.
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| LC no. |
95036962 |
| ISBN |
0195087917 |
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0195118057 |
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