The Origin of Everyday Moods by Robert E. Thayer Summary
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Discover why your mood changes aren't just "in your head." Oxford-published "The Origin of Everyday Moods" reveals the biological truth behind energy and tension states, offering science-backed strategies to transform your daily well-being. Featured in "50 Psychology Classics" for its revolutionary approach to mood management.
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Why Your Mood Controls Everything (And What Actually Controls Your Mood)
Ever notice how the same problem feels manageable in the morning but insurmountable by late afternoon? Or why you can resist the cookie jar all day, only to demolish it after dinner? These aren't character flaws or random emotional swings. They're predictable biological patterns that govern far more of your life than you realize. Your mood isn't primarily shaped by what happens to you-it's a biological state that filters how you experience everything else. Understanding this distinction changes everything about how you navigate your day, your relationships, and your deepest struggles. Think of mood as having just two master controls: energy and tension. That's it. Every feeling you experience-from crushing anxiety to peaceful contentment-emerges from how these two dimensions combine. Energy reflects your body's readiness for action, signaling health, vitality, and available resources. Tension indicates perceived threat, whether you're consciously aware of danger or your body is responding to subtle cues you haven't noticed yet. These two forces create four distinct states. Calm-energy is the sweet spot-alert yet relaxed, the feeling of a productive morning when work flows effortlessly. Calm-tiredness is that pleasant exhaustion after a satisfying workout or peaceful evening winding down. Tense-energy happens when you're wired but focused, like the productive panic before a deadline. But tense-tiredness-low energy combined with high tension-is where things fall apart. This toxic combination underlies most episodes of depression, relationship conflicts, and self-destructive behaviors.
The Biological Rhythms That Rule Your Day
The Dangerous Threshold Between Productive Stress and Breakdown
The Chemistry and Self-Medication Patterns Behind Your Feelings
The Most Powerful Mood Regulator You're Probably Ignoring
Practical Strategies for Reclaiming Control Over Your Inner Weather
Living in Sync With Your Biology and Reclaiming Your Inner Life
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Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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