The Book of Moods: How I Turned My Worst Emotions Into My Best Life

I follow Words of Women on Instagram and loved everything that was posted. Generally, a deeper understanding of emotion, of female experience and life. The book did not disappoint, lots of reference points and a comforting feeling that you’re not alone in your moods

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!

I heard about this book on Gretchen Robin's podcast and I was captivated by the opening pages. This is an unflinching honest account of a woman learning to transform her relationship with the cloudscape of her own moods. Absolutely loved it

So empowering and gave me a new perspective. Bought copies for and recommended to the important women in my life. So many gems of life advice for women AND men. Get it - you won't regret it!

This book is so good that I have bought it for all my friends and family !

I absolutely love this book and the author! ✨

The author as good as tells you when you're a few pages in that the book is about women and that only women feel these moods. There is no warning on the cover about this. Fortunately I just bought the Kindle version and haven't lost much money. Grr!!

A really beautiful book that moved me throughout, and made me realise, see things differently and question the life I’ve been leading. I saw so much of myself in Lauren’s words, it was so nice to see I’m not alone.

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!

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!!!!!

First off, I read this book in two days, which I never do! Lauren's writing pulls you in (you'll never get bored). She incorporates science/data research to explain certain emotions/moods, which I found incredibly interesting. The quotes throughout the book are powerful. As a female in her thirties I found this book to be so relatable. Like, yep, that's me, I've done that, thought that... She's incredibly honest and vulnerable, which is what ultimately connected me to the book. Also, the way she evaluates her moods and understands where they're coming from, allows us all to change our perspective on life. As she said, maybe my flight is delayed because I'm meant to meet someone. "...it reminds us that the greatest things that happen are usually the result of something worse that happened before." Also, this line is simple, brilliant, and true: "That's where magic happens - in the space in between what we think we want and what we get. When we're forced down a road we wouldn't be on if everything had worked out as we hoped." Enjoy!

Very interesting and refreshing outlook on life! Loved it and couldn’t put it down so finished in only a couple of days! Highly recommend

This book was the warm, motivational, "I was there too" hug I needed to keep moving forward during a time when I felt stuck, when I had the moods. Of course they keep coming , but now I don't feel lonely anymore. I admire Lauren for all the hard work she put into this book, for following her dreams and motivating us to do that too!