- Hardcover: 286 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc (5 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0195087917
- ISBN-13: 978-0195087918
- Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,638,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While writers of "pop psychology" books are notorious for passing off their own unsubstantiated notions as scientific fact, Thayer is careful to avoid this trap. The book is readable and easily digestible by nonscientists, while for those who want to know more about the scientific background there is a comprehensive series of notes and full references. (New Scientist )
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In this fascinating new book, nationally known psychologist Robert E. Thayer serves as an expert guide through the latest research into moods and mood management, offering proven techniques for putting today's most important breakthroughs to work in our day-to-day lives. Thayer evaluates the hard scientific evidence as he reveals which behaviors energize and empower us, and which sabotage our best interests. (Just five or ten minutes of walking, for example, can enhance mood for an hour or more, while sugar snacking, Thayer shows, causes more tension than it reduces.) Thayer argues that when we learn to see moods as vital barometers of our whole psychology and physiology, rather than mysterious, purely mental reactions to events around us, we not only understand ourselves better, we have the opportunity to substantially improve our personal effectiveness, both mentally and physically. Thayer offers compelling evidence that our moods - particularly feelings of energy and tension - are closely tied to the rhythms of our evolutionary past. They are directly affected by our health, the food we eat, the amount of sleep we get, exercise (or lack of it), and the time of day. We learn why problems seem more serious late at night, and why a simple disagreement with a co-worker or spouse is more apt to turn into an emotional flare-up at certain times of day. We investigate key differences in the most common ways men and women deal with bad moods, and probe the implications of these findings on our understanding of alcoholism and depression.
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Everyday moods are so ephemeral and illusive that it seems impossible to know where they come from, why they occur, and, perhaps more important, what we can do about them. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Robert Thayer's book has enlightened me to the one area I have never understood, good and bad feelings. He explains how two things, Tension, and Energy, result in you're being upset, happy, content, crabby, and depressed. Read how you can change your moods by having an awareness of how high tension and low energy levels affect you. One of the best books I've every read that has changed my life for all time!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
READ THIS BOOK ! The author presents an original theory of mood regulation which proves to be both practical and useful. It includes a comprehensive review of leading scientific research. Through systematic observation and a few simple techniques taught in the book, I have learned to increase my energy, reduce anxiety, and manage stress more effectively. DON"T MISS OUT !!
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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. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 1998
A superb exploration of everyday moods.
For the sophisticated reader, this book has everything -- a compelling theory of why moods are the way they are, and the best way of managing them, coupled with complete scientific... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 1997
Excellent book! Easy to read, yet scientifically valid.
This is an informative, easy to read book about what causes our moods and how to change them. It is fully referenced and scientifically valid--an unusual find!!
Published on 31 Jan 1997
Boring
Very didactic, but unclear.
Published on 28 Nov 1996
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