What is a mood tracker, and why keep one?
A mood tracker is a short daily log of how you feel. One entry tells you little. After a few weeks, the entries show patterns: good and hard stretches, and the activities, people, and sleep that tend to come with them.
People call it a mood diary, mood journal, or emotion tracker. The idea is the same: write down how you feel while you still remember it, then look back.
Common reasons to keep one:
- Notice slow changes you would miss day to day
- See which activities and people lift or drain you
- Put a name to a feeling, which makes it easier to deal with
- Bring real notes to a talk with a doctor or therapist
Pixy keeps the daily part short. Rate your day on a color scale, add emotions or a note if you want, and Pixy builds your year in pixels.
A mood tracker is a self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis or a treatment. If you feel unsafe or overwhelmed, talk to a professional.
