The Almighty Mood

As the days pass by, it's interesting to see how a simple mood change can alter a person's entire though process. However, before we dive into the significance of a person's mood & just how much of an impact it can really have, lets examine what exactly is a mood? In the simplest of terms, a mood is a emotional state. It can vary in duration depending upon the situation and or the person's long term temperament. They can either be positive or negative & unlike emotional feelings such as fear & laughter, moods can last for hours or days. Although a mood is mainly an internal subjective state, it can be inferred from body posture & other behavior.

Knowing all this, lets dive right into it. Each day, many of us encounter countless situations which affect our mood one way or another. But did we ever stop to think how easily our mood is able to change? To put it into perspective, let's use children as an example. Children, even in the worst of moods can easily be persuaded to alter their mood through physical methods such as by being giving candy or ice cream. While these items may seem as petty motivations, some adults can be persuaded in the same physical manner and that is through money. As the quote says "money makes the world go around," well it can certainly also make many of us content. While there is no actual count of how many times an average person's mood changes, but if there was, I can tell you that it would surpass anyone's expectations.

Hopefully that gave you an idea of the fragility of a person's mood. It should also show you the power of someone's mood, which I believe is highly underrated in terms of discussing it's importance. The state of an individual's mood may be the difference between a right and wrong decision. With that in mind, I want you to realize that like most things in life, moods are not concrete . There is a way to be able to control them & keep them in check. You'll be shocked at how much of a difference you can make in your life and of those around you by keeping a stable mindset & mood. So the next time you feel an undesirable mood swing coming on, I want you realize that for a period of time, you won't be yourself, unless you yourself do something about it. So take a walk, close your eyes, find a way to laugh or re-frame your thoughts. Whatever it may be, do it & remember, mood is a state of mind, not a state of control.