Back to Temporal States

Current State

Hours to Days

The mood layer - your emotional weather right now. Shaped by recent events, sleep, energy levels, and ongoing situations. This is the emotional state you'd describe if asked "how are you feeling today?"

Volatility
high
Malleability
high
Awareness
conscious
Items
7

Intervention at This Scale

Self-care, rest, social support, immediate problem-solving

Domains at Current State Scale

Affect

Current emotional tone and mood

Mood FluctuationsEnergy LevelsEmotional ToneGeneral Affect

Recent Events

Impact of recent happenings

Sleep QualityRecent Social InteractionsNews & MediaDaily Experiences

Current Stressors

Active sources of pressure

Work PressureDaily ChallengesInterpersonal ConflictsPending Decisions

Scale Relationships

Influenced By

ImmediateSeconds to Minutes
Medium TermWeeks to Months
Long TermYears
LifetimeDecades / Lifespan

Influences

ImmediateSeconds to Minutes
Medium TermWeeks to Months

Example States at Current State Scale

TiredEnergizedIrritableContentAnxiousHopefulStressed

Triggers (5)

Sleep Deprivation

Insufficient or poor quality sleep affecting current emotional state.

gradualmoderate intensity

Current Work Pressure

Active work demands, deadlines, or professional challenges affecting mood.

gradualvariable intensity

Active Interpersonal Conflict

An ongoing unresolved conflict with someone important.

suddenhigh intensity

Approaching Deadline

The increasing pressure as a deadline draws near.

gradualvariable intensity

Waiting in Uncertainty

The emotional challenge of waiting for an unknown outcome.

gradualmoderate intensity

States (2)

Rumination Cycle

Repetitive, circular thinking about problems, mistakes, or concerns without resolution.

Hours to days3 phases

Anxiety Spiral

The escalating pattern where anxiety feeds on itself, creating a downward spiral.

Hours to days5 phases