Mood Tracker
Log your daily mood, energy, and emotional patterns over time
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Mood Scale Reference
A 5-point mood scale is widely used in mental wellness research as it balances precision with consistency. Pair it with energy level (1-10) to spot patterns over time.
About Mood Tracker
The Mood Tracker is a simple, private tool for logging how you feel each day. Each entry captures your overall mood on a 5-point emoji scale, your energy level on a 1-10 scale, optional emotional tags, and free-form notes. All data is stored locally in your browser — no account, no sign-up, no data sent to any server.
Why track mood? Daily mood logging is one of the most studied techniques in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and positive psychology. By recording how you feel over time, you build awareness of patterns — what brings you up, what brings you down, and how recurring stressors, sleep, exercise, or social interactions correlate with your emotional state.
Mood vs. energy. Mood and energy are related but distinct. You can be in a calm, content mood with low energy (recovering after a long day), or an anxious mood with high energy (before a big meeting). Tracking both gives you a richer picture than either alone.
Note: This tracker is a personal wellness tool, not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing persistent low mood, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or a crisis line in your country.
How to Use the Mood Tracker
- Pick a consistent time — most people get the best insights from logging once or twice a day at the same time (e.g. morning, evening). Consistency matters more than frequency.
- Click "Add Entry" — choose one of the five mood emojis (Awful → Great), set an energy level from 1 to 10, and confirm the date and time.
- Add tags — pick from the preset tags (Calm, Anxious, Productive, Tired, etc.) to capture the texture of your emotional state. You can select multiple.
- Write a short note — even one line ("slept poorly, too much coffee") helps your future self interpret patterns. Notes are optional but valuable.
- Review the chart — switch between 7D / 30D / 90D / All views to see your mood and energy trends. Look for patterns: certain days of the week, times of day, or after specific tags.
- Watch your streak — the streak counter rewards consecutive days of logging. Aim for at least 14 days for meaningful trends to emerge.
- Reflect monthly — once a month, look at the "Top Tags" panel to see what dominates your inner weather, and ask yourself which patterns to amplify or address.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I log my mood?
Once a day at a consistent time is ideal for most people. Some people prefer logging both morning and evening to capture how mood shifts throughout the day. The most important thing is consistency — sporadic entries make trends harder to see.
Can I edit or delete an entry?
Yes. Every row in the entries table has edit and delete buttons. Editing lets you change the mood, energy, tags, and notes; deleting removes the entry permanently. There is no undo, so be sure before deleting.
Is my mood data private?
Yes. All entries are stored in your browser's localStorage and never leave your device. There is no account, no server, and no analytics on your data. Clearing your browser site data will remove your entries, so consider keeping a manual backup if your history matters to you.
What does the trend indicator mean?
"Improving" means your most recent entries skew higher on the mood scale than older entries. "Declining" means the opposite. "Stable" means no significant difference. The trend uses all logged entries, so a few weeks of data give a more reliable signal than a few days.
Why does the tracker include energy as well as mood?
Mood and energy are closely linked but not the same. A high-energy anxious day feels very different from a low-energy calm day, and both are different from a low-energy depressed day. Logging both helps you separate emotional tone from physical state.
Can I add my own custom tags?
The current version uses a fixed set of 12 preset tags chosen for broad coverage of common emotional states. Custom tags are not yet supported, but you can use the notes field to capture anything not covered by the presets.
Can I back up or move my mood data?
Yes. Use the Export JSON button to download a backup of all your entries as a JSON file, and Import JSON to restore from a backup or move data between browsers and devices. Imports merge with existing entries — duplicates (same id) are skipped, so re-importing the same file is safe.
Is mood tracking an evidence-based practice?
Yes. Self-monitoring of mood is a core technique in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is supported by decades of research showing that simply paying attention to mood patterns can improve self-awareness, reduce rumination, and make therapy more effective when used alongside professional care.