Moods are the emotional state of our mind and reflect how we’re feeling. We often shift from being in a good mood to a bad mood and back again.

Our mood can powerfully bias the way we interpret things. If we’re down, we’ll negatively interpret events. If we’re up, we’ll positively interpret events.

When we’re aware of our mood, we can choose a different response.

This week spend some time observing and noting your different moods in a journal. Name your mood. Think about what triggered it. Notice if you felt your mood anywhere in your body. How long did it last?

See if you can detect any patterns in your moods. Download the worksheet to learn more about moods.