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The Book of Moods: How I Turned My Worst Emotions Into My Best Life Paperback – 9 February 2021

by Lauren Martin (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,021 ratings
"Hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest, and brimming with hope." Bobbi Brown

"A fascinating, thorough, and truly helpful book. I loved it!" Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down

The Happiness Project meets So Sad Today in this "hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest" book from the beloved founder of Words of Women, contemplating the nature of negative emotions, and the insights that allowed her to take back control.

Five years ago, Lauren Martin was sure something was wrong with her. She had a good job in New York, an apartment in Brooklyn, a boyfriend, yet every day she wrestled with feelings of inferiority, anxiety and irritability. It wasn't until a chance encounter with a (charming, successful) stranger who revealed that she also felt these things, that Lauren set out to better understand the hold that these moods had on her, how she could change them, and began to blog about the wisdom she uncovered. It quickly exploded into an international online community of women who felt like she did: lost, depressed, moody, and desirous of change.

Inspired by her audience to press even deeper, The Book of Moods shares Lauren's journey to infuse her life with a sense of peace and stability. With observations that will resonate and inspire, she dives into the universal triggers every woman faces - whether it's a comment from your mother, the relentless grind at your job, days when you wish the mirror had a Valencia filter, or all of the above. Blending cutting-edge science, timeless philosophy, witty anecdotes and effective forms of self-care, Martin has written a powerful, intimate, and incredibly relatable chronicle of transformation, proving that you really can turn your worst moods into your best life.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    John Murray Learning
  4. Publication date
    9 February 2021
  5. Dimensions
    13.4 x 2.2 x 21.4 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1529357020
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1529357028
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Hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest, and brimming with hope, THE BOOK OF MOODS teaches that with authenticity and a little self-coaching, you can take ownership of your emotions-and your own life. Lauren Martin's contagious curiosity leads straight to what she calls "the cornerstone of chill." And you know what? The journey is half the fun. -- Bobbi Brown

Lauren Martin names those feelings that we all have, explains why we have them, and how we can keep them from defining and dictating our lives. A fascinating, thorough, and truly helpful book. I loved it! -- Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down

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Lauren Martin is the operator and founder of Words of Women - an online and physical community dedicated to the growth and development of women. By providing entertaining, enlightening and supportive content related to the female condition, it has transformed the feeds and lives of its 300,000 women followers across Instagram, Facebook and Newsletter subscribers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Murray Learning; 1st edition (9 February 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1529357020
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529357028
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.4 x 2.2 x 21.4 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,021 ratings

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  • Sandra Kießling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genau das, was ich gebraucht habe!
    Reviewed in Germany on 6 September 2024
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    Das Buch hat mich in allen Aspekten angesprochen und auf allen Ebenen abgeholt.
    Ich habe mich in jeder der Situationen wiedergefunden und es war so befreiend fundierte und auch einfühlsame Erklärungen für die Launen und auch noch diverse Anregungen zu bekommen, wie man besser damit umgehen kann.
    Man fühlt sich verstanden und nicht so schrecklich verrückt und allein mit all seinen komischen Launen, die oftmals zu den unpassendsten Momenten und Zeiten auftauchen.
    Schon nach wenigen Tagen habe ich das Gefühl ein bisschen gelassener zu sein und die Dinge in einem anderen Licht zu sehen. Sogar die Launen meiner Mitmenschen ziehen mich nicht mehr so runter, da ich nach und nach ein besseres Verständnis dafür entwickeln kann dank dieses Buches.

    Ich kann dieses Buch jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der sich emotional verloren fühlt und sich fragt, warum schon die kleinsten Dinge ein riesiges Gefühlschaos hervorrufen können!
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    Reviewed in India on 4 April 2025
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  • Genevieve Trono - Gen The Bookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful insight on how to better understand your own emotions & moods
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 December 2020
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    The Book of Moods provides an incredibly accurate and relatable look at something so many of us deal with, our moods. And what are moods you ask? Lauren Martin explains it so perfectly on her Words of Women Instagram post that I had to share it here...

    "When I talk about #moods I don’t just mean generic emotions. I don’t mean angry or sad or stressed. I mean those feelings we have that we can’t explain. The suffocating feeling at the end of the day when you don’t know what you want or need but you need something to stop whatever is going on inside. I mean the restlessness you feel even though you don’t have anywhere to go. I mean the horrible feeling of looking in the mirror and feeling ugly even though yesterday you thought you looked great. I mean the feeling that something is wrong when everything is right and good and as it should be. These are moods. These feelings that come up and take hold and we don’t know why or what to do about them."

    Everyone has these patterns of self-doubt, worries, and emotional triggers, but they can also feel so isolating because they really can come out of nowhere. Backed with research, personal stories, and self-reflection -Martin provides insight on how to better understand your own emotions, and stop them from becoming moods that can stop you in your tracks.

    No matter how grateful we are for all the good things we have in our lives, everyday life is also made up of so many of the in-between moments of struggle and self-doubt. Instead of looking at these moments as a way to self-sabotage, we can use them as a powerful vessel to help us reflect, forge ahead, and ultimately transform ourselves and our paths forward.

    What I loved most about this book is Martin's honesty. Lauren Martin is most definitely in a different stage of life than me, but even if many of our daily struggles are different, we have something we common, we experience these kinds of emotions. It doesn't matter how old you are or how many truly difficult situations you have endured, even when you regularly reflect on how fortunate you are in so many ways, there are going to be moments you just feel down.

    Her quotes and anecdotes and advice normalize how you can be rocking along with work, an important project, etc, and then one small comment can make you question everything. We all have inner struggles and recognizing that these are a thing, can help us acknowledge them and then continue to move forward.

    While I read this book on my kindle, as soon as I finished I pre-ordered a physical copy because it is the perfect book to highlight up the wazoo because there is just so much insight here. While we will never be able to control life or the people around us (wishful thinking right?) we do have the power to choose how we react. Emotions are a useful tool when we hold them, reflect on them, and then ultimately let them propel us ahead.

    Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for an advanced copy of this book in change for my honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. You can read this and other book reviews at genthebookworm.com
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    Genevieve Trono - Gen The Bookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Wonderful insight on how to better understand your own emotions & moods

    Reviewed in the United States on 10 December 2020
    The Book of Moods provides an incredibly accurate and relatable look at something so many of us deal with, our moods. And what are moods you ask? Lauren Martin explains it so perfectly on her Words of Women Instagram post that I had to share it here...

    "When I talk about #moods I don’t just mean generic emotions. I don’t mean angry or sad or stressed. I mean those feelings we have that we can’t explain. The suffocating feeling at the end of the day when you don’t know what you want or need but you need something to stop whatever is going on inside. I mean the restlessness you feel even though you don’t have anywhere to go. I mean the horrible feeling of looking in the mirror and feeling ugly even though yesterday you thought you looked great. I mean the feeling that something is wrong when everything is right and good and as it should be. These are moods. These feelings that come up and take hold and we don’t know why or what to do about them."

    Everyone has these patterns of self-doubt, worries, and emotional triggers, but they can also feel so isolating because they really can come out of nowhere. Backed with research, personal stories, and self-reflection -Martin provides insight on how to better understand your own emotions, and stop them from becoming moods that can stop you in your tracks.

    No matter how grateful we are for all the good things we have in our lives, everyday life is also made up of so many of the in-between moments of struggle and self-doubt. Instead of looking at these moments as a way to self-sabotage, we can use them as a powerful vessel to help us reflect, forge ahead, and ultimately transform ourselves and our paths forward.

    What I loved most about this book is Martin's honesty. Lauren Martin is most definitely in a different stage of life than me, but even if many of our daily struggles are different, we have something we common, we experience these kinds of emotions. It doesn't matter how old you are or how many truly difficult situations you have endured, even when you regularly reflect on how fortunate you are in so many ways, there are going to be moments you just feel down.

    Her quotes and anecdotes and advice normalize how you can be rocking along with work, an important project, etc, and then one small comment can make you question everything. We all have inner struggles and recognizing that these are a thing, can help us acknowledge them and then continue to move forward.

    While I read this book on my kindle, as soon as I finished I pre-ordered a physical copy because it is the perfect book to highlight up the wazoo because there is just so much insight here. While we will never be able to control life or the people around us (wishful thinking right?) we do have the power to choose how we react. Emotions are a useful tool when we hold them, reflect on them, and then ultimately let them propel us ahead.

    Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for an advanced copy of this book in change for my honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. You can read this and other book reviews at genthebookworm.com
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  • A.Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed ALL OF IT!!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on 16 February 2021
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    The Book of Moods was amazing.
    As you begin to read about each MOOD, they are explained so perfectly with Lauren's personal experience stories plus research and the science behind how the MOOD comes about. I resonated so many time with her stories and triggers. Laurens practices of how to shift perspective and find a better way to balance emotions are easy to implement to make big changes quickly.

    I felt while I was reading that there was a veil lifted and I could see myself with clearer eyes. I will revisit the book often, especially when I am "in a MOOD"

    Thank you Lauren for sharing your most raw & authentic self with us. I look forward to your future books. Congratulations!!!!!
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  • Jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2021
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    As a long time fan of the Words of Women Instagram, I couldn’t wait to read this book and it did not disappoint. I LOVED this book - it’s thought provoking and truly life changing for other women whom experience uncontrollable mood swings. I found the chapter on friendship radical to read as I feel this isn’t a subject discussed enough. Martin has created an incredible tool for women, one I know I will continually refer back to in times of need. I can’t wait to read her next book!
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