A new two minute viral video from BuzzFeed, “Everyday Things That Affect Your Mood,” has been viewed nearly 1 million times. As you watch it, consider your own life experiences.
So What?
Among the “surprising” things that can affect your mood, the video lists
- disorganization,
- colors,
- smoking,
- Facebook,
- job promotions, and
- your bedside lamp.
Mood matters.
- What additional factors do you find affect your mood?
- Do you try to control the variables on the video’s list and your own list? If so, how?
- When you interact with others, do you find you change your approach depending on their mood? Explain.