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Summary: Nothing but Common Sense
Review: 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. I didn't feel I had gained anything from reading this book. The ideas in the book can be summed up as: DON'T eat sugar, drink coffee, smoke, etc. DO exercise, eat healthy, etc. Nothing Earth shattering there. The author does provide lots of research and anecdotal evidence to support his claims, but I would compare this book to one written about how to control stress that covered the obvious things like not procrastinating, finding a balance between home and work, etc. Overall a disappointment.
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Summary: IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
Review: 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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Summary: An excellent book for both laypersons and scholars.
Review: 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!
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Summary: An excellent book for both laypersons and scholars.
Review: This book is written by one of the foremost experts in the area of the study and theory of moods. Dr. Thayer's pioneering research in this area extends over a period of two decades. The book itself offers a scientific understanding of mood and arousal. It is rich in ideas as well as practical approaches to mood self regulation. In particular it presents a sophisicated but understandable theory of moods. The practical side of the book and one that appeals most to the average individual involves a framework, based on empirical research, on how to manage one's moods in order increase personal energy and calmness. This book contains very useful activities to assist in mood self regulation and self understanding.
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Summary: Is this something new?
Review: This book offers a comprehensive review of various antecedents of everyday moods and provides useful information to modify the effects of negative mood states. Reading this book has helped me to understand the relationship between my behavior and my moods, and has given me the knowledge to improve the quality of my relationships with others.
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