

What Kind of Mood Are You In?
Oct 17, 2025
Laura Martin, writer and founder of Women Who Write, delves into her groundbreaking five-year mood experiment. She shares insights on how recognizing personal triggers can prolong bad moods and discusses the surprising benefits of treating yourself to boost willpower. Martin also reveals the power of reframing stress as excitement for better performance. Discover how family roles can explain recurring conflicts and why paying attention to emotional contagion can enhance relationships. Her findings offer a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of moods.
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Moods Are Prolonged, Triggered Emotions
- Moods are prolonged emotions that persist because we keep igniting the initial feeling.
- Identifying the triggers behind emotions lets you stop reactions before they become moods.
Restore Willpower By Treating Yourself
- Do treat yourself when depleted because small rewards restore willpower and performance.
- Take deliberate breaks like watching a comedy or enjoying a small gift to recharge your self-control.
Reframe Stress As Excitement
- How we label stress changes our bodily response and performance.
- Reappraising anxiety as excitement improves speaking and singing under pressure.