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Micro Mood-Repair Technique

When your mood dips mid-social-day, apply a 90-second intervention before it spoils your interactions.

5 min Beginner

Goal

Stop a passing mood dip from bleeding into your later social interactions the same day.

Steps

  1. 1
    When you notice a dip (irritability, flatness), name it internally: "this is temporary".
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
The acute mood dip eases within under two minutes.

Evidence base

School: Affect Regulation Research

Founders: Barbara Fredrickson (1998)

Fredrickson — Broaden-and-Build theory: brief positive emotions reverse the downward mood spiral.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Micro Mood-Repair Technique" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Micro Mood-Repair Technique"?
The acute mood dip eases within under two minutes. In the short term: Your bad mood bleeding into unrelated conversations decreases.
Is "Micro Mood-Repair Technique" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Affect Regulation Research (Barbara Fredrickson (1998)). Fredrickson — Broaden-and-Build theory: brief positive emotions reverse the downward mood spiral.
Is "Micro Mood-Repair Technique" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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