Behavior
Mood Diary Data Collection Grid
Time Mood Notes
I am Irritated Hungry, didn't sleep well
am Surprised Friend of mine stopped by & bought lunch at work pm Excitement/Happiness Getting off work early today pm Bored Work is dull, waiting to leave pm Irritable Lot's of traffic on way home/ended up late pm Tired Didn't feel like cooking, had cake for dinner pm Exhausted Going to bed early
Time Mood Notes
I am Aversion Hungry, didn't sleep well again. Feel nauseous
am Interest New job opening at work, considering pm Wonder Need some training classes, work is interesting pm Desire Decide I need to earn more pm Joy No traffic today! Pizza and beer for dinner pm Love Rented romantic comedy, thinking of partner pm Anxiety Have a big presentation at work tomorrow
Day 3
Time Mood Notes
I am Distress Hungry, didn't sleep well. (do I ever?)
am Guilty Didn't practice my presentation.
A pm Surprise Have to give my presentation early.
A pm Fear Presentation time.
A pm Anger Forgot several points, people really berated me.
A pm Joy Work is done and I get to treat myself to a massage pm Joy It's Friday!
Analysis:
recognized many different physiological and cognitive components of my emotions during the three day observation period. Consciously...
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