The impact of weather on mood“In addition to compromising our ability to spend time outdoors, both in extreme cases and on a daily basis, weather can have a real impact on our health and well-being” (Gregoire). The impact of weather on a person goes beyond clothing choices or plans for the day; it can directly affect a person's mood, for better or worse. Does dark, gray skies on a rainy day really make anyone feel sad? Would someone be more inclined to smile if they felt the warmth of the sun on their skin? If you polled the general public, most people would say that the weather has little to no impact on a person's mood (Grohol). However, with more in-depth research and a broader spectrum of people studied, it was discovered that there is a strong correlation between the weather and one's mood. Just like the weather, people's moods are also constantly changing. A person's mood can be affected in various ways, but one of the most common is the weather. The effects can be serious; ranging from chronic depression to excessive happiness. Although these two phenomena do not appear to be linked, the fact that they change simultaneously with respect to each other is an indication that they are indeed associated. The connection between the weather and a person's mood is found in their basic descriptions. Mood is defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling, with the emphasis that it is not permanent. When something is temporary, it is only present for a limited period of time. Similarly, weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a place and time with regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, etc. For example, alterations in the weather can also cause alterations in mood; "follow immediately...... half of the document ...... who, Treatment, causes and facts - MedicineNet." MedicineNet. Np, nd Web. 06 April 2014.Easton, Mark. “Does Sunshine Make Us Happier?” BBC News. Np, 24 July 2012. Web. 06 April 2014. Gregoire, Carolyn. “The Surprising Ways Weather Affects Health and Well-Being.” The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, January 14, 2014. Web. 06 April 2014. Grohol, John M. "The Weather Can Change Your Mood | World of Psychology." Psych Central.com. Np, nd Web. 06 April 2014. Haslam, Nick. “Here Comes the Sun: How the Weather Affects Our Mood.” The Conversation. Np, 22 October 2013. Web. 06 April 2014. Rudis, Jacquelyn. “True or False: Depression and Suicide Rates Rise During the Holiday Season.” Get from the sun?" HowStuffWorks. Np, nd Web. 06 April. 2014.