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Bad mood? How to identify triggers for a better life

Bad mood? How to identify triggers for a better life
Bad mood? How to identify triggers for a better life (Photo: iStock)

A bad mood is a passing yet pervasive affective state characterised by feelings of irritability, dissatisfaction, sadness or gloom. Unlike acute anger, which usually has a specific and identifiable cause, a bad mood is often generalised, clouding your perception of what is happening.

In a professional setting, this may manifest in a manager giving mean, unconstructive feedback or a colleague who intentionally withdraws from collaborative assignments, creating a palpable tension that totally stifles creativity.

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