We often hear that someone is not in the mood. What is it, and why do people sometimes not "in it"? What does their attitude depend on? Can this process be managed? Should I give this topic so much time and attention? Perhaps it makes sense to focus on important things? Although, who knows, maybe the mood is also very important in a person's life? What is its meaning? What threatens bad mood? How fast should it be overcome? Is it possible to do it on their own? How to learn to manage emotions? First things first.
What is the mood
Mood is an emotional state that affects a person’s behavior during a certain period of time. It determines our activity, the ability to interact with the world, the overall tone. This state is subject to change under the influence of various factors, which will be discussed in the next section.
The rate of change of mood is largely due to the type of temperament, general health. In general, the emotional balance of the emotional background is characteristic of men, while women are more susceptible to mood swings, due to the peculiarities in the production of hormones.
Continuing the theme of temperament, we note that the phlegmatic or sanguine are distinguished by a stable disposition of the spirit, in contrast to the "explosiveness" of choleric persons or the excessive vulnerability of melancholic. Do not think that mood swings necessarily belong to the shortcomings of the individual. For example, many creative people have a weak emotional stability, while creating unique works that cause a stir throughout the world. This may be original design solutions, popular movies, or revolutionary scientific and technical inventions.
In addition to the actual mood, there are other, similar concepts. These include emotions, affects, feelings, experiences. How are they different? Let's start with the emotions. They are characterized by a shorter duration in time and a greater degree of severity. For example, a negative attitude can be caused by several emotions at once: anger, fear, anxiety, etc.
Affects - These are short-term and intense emotional outbursts that appear in response to the situation. The mood may change in anticipation of something, or for no apparent reason at all. Feelings are distinguished by a specific binding to a person, an object, or a phenomenon. Experiences are the subjective side of the mental process, without a specific physiological manifestation.
Mood is a broader concept with a real physical embodiment. It affects health and success. In some moments, people are ready to "move mountains", and in others they can not tear the fifth point from the sofa. All this is determined by their attitude. Accordingly, the sooner you get rid of the negative and tune in to the positive, the sooner you can mobilize your internal reserves to achieve your goals.
What determines the mood
Mood depends on many circumstances affecting the emotional background. They are divided into three generalized groups related to the material, mental and spiritual sphere.
The physiological nature is closely related to the production of hormones that increase or decrease mood. The most important substances that directly affect emotions:
- Adrenalin - the hormone of danger, forcing the body to work for wear;
- Dopamine - a substance that causes self-confidence;
- Cortisol - hormone stress, emotional and physical exhaustion;
- Norepinephrine - shock hormone associated with physical injuries or nervous overstrain;
- Oxytocin - hormone of confidence, pleasant sensations, relaxation;
- Serotonin - hormone of pleasure and good mood;
- Endorphins - a group of neuropeptides, giving optimism and energy.
The production of these substances can be influenced purposefully, suppressing negative factors and stimulating the production of positive ones. Effective methods are regular sex, proper nutrition, good sleep.
Since man is a biosocial being, its vital energy is significantly influenced, besides physical health, also by the communication component. To highlight the main causes of emotional change, it is appropriate to recall the Wheel of Life Balance, which has eight segments:
- Household sphere - helps to maintain comfort in the house;
- Spiritual development - fills our life with deep meaning;
- Health - determines the vital energy, overall tone;
- Career - helps to find its place in life;
- Relaxation - renews strength, distracts from worries;
- Relations - give the joy of communicating with nice people;
- Family - determines the basic personality settings;
- Finance - give material independence.
Mood depends on many components that are interconnected. Family is more important than work, but if not professionally glued, it can gradually be reflected in a dialogue with relatives. When a person experiences constant psychological discomfort from failures or failures, it leaves an imprint on his communication with his family or friends.
For a good mood, it is necessary to develop in all spheres of life, otherwise shortcomings in some gradually begin to manifest themselves, not allowing you to fully enjoy the victories in others. An indicator of all this will be changes in mood, which can take different forms. Let's talk about its varieties further.
What is the mood
There are several classifications. Conventionally, they can be divided into two groups: simplified and extended. Generally speaking, the mood is:
- The bad - when negative emotions dominate;
- Good - positive mood;
- Neutral - There is no pronounced accent.
At the household level, such a separation is enough to understand what is at the heart of the interlocutor. But scientists do not tend to look for easy ways. Studying mood, psychology greatly expands our understanding of its varieties. Extended classification is as follows:
- Inspired - elevated, which pushes to achieve their goals;
- Sad (melancholy) - reduced, distinguished by apathy and excessive susceptibility;
- Active - filling a person with energy and determination, causing him a feeling of excitement;
- Working - similar to neutral, when there are no dominant positive or negative emotions;
- Irritable - characterized by high impulsiveness and "explosiveness", increased emotional excitability;
- Sinton - equilibrium associated with muffled feelings;
- Contemplative - causing the desire to be an observer, and not a participant in any processes.
The described moods can change from time to time, or, conversely, be dominant throughout life. This is partly due to the types of temperaments, characters and personalities. There are people who have predominantly synonic mood, while others are irritable or inspired. To assert that this is good or bad would be the wrong decision, since all cases are individual, it’s inadmissible to even everyone under the common comb.
Vigilance should be exercised when, for example, a habitually positive and sociable person suddenly becomes withdrawn. This signals some changes in his life. If someone is unsociable all the time, then it is quite likely that this is his normal state or lifestyle. Trying to impose on him a different type of thinking will, at the very least, be personal violence.
Like the heroes of the animated series "Sponge Bob Square Pants". If the sponge Bob is positive, then the Octopus Squidward is a classic melancholic. All attempts of those around him to stir up cause only a backlash. On the other hand, Squidward has inclinations toward art, perhaps even someday becoming a musician. This example once again proves the ambiguity of classifications of mood, especially if they are carried out without consideration of temperament.
Trying to describe the current state of a person, specialists introduce a large number of its characteristics. Mood is one of the most generalizing concepts, which includes a range of mental reactions and behavioral patterns. You should not underestimate this phenomenon, since the well-being of a person and his desire for success depend on him.
