The Origin of Everyday Moods: Managing Energy, Tension, and Stress
Author: Robert E., Ph.D. Thayer
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ISBN: 0195118057
Publisher: Oxford Press (October, 1997)
Sales Rank: 178,300
Average Customer Rating: 3.58 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
An excellent book for both laypersons and scholars.
This book is written by one of the foremost experts in the area of the study and theory of moods. Dr. Thayer's pioneering research in this area extends over a period of two decades. The book itself offers a scientific understanding of mood and arousal. It is rich in ideas as well as practical approaches to mood self regulation. In particular it presents a sophisicated but understandable theory of moods. The practical side of the book and one that appeals most to the average individual involves a framework, based on empirical research, on how to manage one's moods in order increase personal energy and calmness. This book contains very useful activities to assist in mood self regulation and self understanding.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Nothing but Common Sense
I would suggest taking a pass on this book unless you are looking for evidence to support the common sense ideas that sleep and exercise will improve your mood. I didn't feel I had gained anything from reading this book. The ideas in the book can be summed up as: DON'T eat sugar, drink coffee, smoke, etc. DO exercise, eat healthy, etc. Nothing Earth shattering there. The author does provide lots of research and anecdotal evidence to support his claims, but I would compare this book to one written about how to control stress that covered the obvious things like not procrastinating, finding a balance between home and work, etc.
Overall a disappointment.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great read on a fascinating subject: moods
I just couldn`t stop reading once I got started. Thayer`s concept of how and why moods occur is not only easy to understand but also absolutely plausible. So much so that I've tried out a few things and found they work. It doesn`t mean that I go on 5-minute brisk walks every time I feel low, but since now I know (most of the times) where that feeling comes from it seems a lot less disturbing. Similar Products
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