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PSYCHOLOGY THEME 5

C. Read the text and find out whether you are aware of the factors impacting your moods.

Our experiences, actions, people around us, what we read, hear or say and moods are interdependent. That’s
why, in everyday life, we go through mood swings depending on various factors.

The lyrics of a song, something we overhear, a painting we walk by, a joke from a friend can radically change
or impact our moods. When we are in a good mood, we have positive interactions, we become more creative
and effective. However, people who are in a bad mood or demoralized are less likely to perform well at work
or make a good impression. Too much of mood swings in a day is considered to have negative effects on
everyday life, as well. Being aware of the factors that impact our moods and mood swings or what triggers them
is vital for a balanced and positive lifestyle. Some of the major factors and descriptions are here:

Factors influencing moods: Descriptions:
● Diet Some food and flavors like hot and spicy ones lead to negative, aggressive
moods.
● Sleep Sleep problems, disorders are known to make your mood states unstable.
Getting a good night’s sleep is vital in many respects.
● Lifestyle A well-known and healthy lifestyle leads to happy and healthy mood states. If
you have an unhealthy lifestyle, it will make you agitated, irritated and restless.
● Social impacts People or the crowd around you influence your mood. If the people around you
are in a good mood, you will feel the same or vice versa.

It is obvious that eating healthy, sleeping well, exercising and socializing with good people are all vital and
necessary in maintaining a good lifestyle. However, if you are often experiencing negative moods or mood
swings, remember that one or some of the above factors may be the reason/s underlying. You’d better seek
professional help.

D. Below are some people with their problems. Read the text and write the reasons
underlying beside each statement. More than one option is possible.

1. John has displayed unstable mood statements, recently. _______________
2. Mary is agitated and rather irritated these days. _______________
3. Jack complains about his moods in his new friend circle. _______________
4. Josh was in a negative, aggressive mood last week. _______________

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