About VOS's Mood-Tracker

It's easy to ask others how they're doing, but how often do you pause to think about yourself? Let's take a moment to reflect on your own well-being and emotions:

• On a scale of 0 to 100, how do you feel right now?
• What factors contribute to your current emotions?
• What specific feelings are you experiencing?

No matter your answers, you've taken a significant step for yourself. As human beings, emotions shape our lives, whether we acknowledge it or not. By regularly checking in with yourself, you can cultivate emotional awareness, understand what brings you down, and discover strategies to uplift your spirits. VOS is here to accompany you on your journey of personal growth, asking you every day, "How are you doing?"

Embrace the Power of Emotions

In today's information age, emotions serve as valuable data. They guide us towards what feels good and urge us to make changes when something isn't right. Understanding our emotions is key, and that's why our mood tracker is an essential feature.

It's easy to assume that our emotions are solely a response to immediate situations. However, science tells us that it's more complex than that. Sometimes, seemingly insignificant factors like bad weather or hunger can trigger intense emotions. Other times, it's a build-up of stress, lack of exercise, or the need for a break that leads to heightened sensitivity.

VOS provides a pause button, allowing you to assess how you're feeling and the factors influencing your emotions. As you continue to engage with the app, it will provide insights into the broader impact on your mood.

What using a mood-check will get you:

• Identify what affects you positively and negatively - The analytics will gradually allow you to find patterns in your experience, so you can see what brings you bad moods, and what improves your mood.
• React less, respond more - When you develop the habit of reflecting on your inner world, you will begin to notice that your emotions in some situations say more about you than the situation. It allows you to be more active in shaping your reality.
• Kindness to yourself - Not every day is a good day. By seeing how your mood is evolving, you can allow yourself to be kinder to yourself and allow yourself time and space when you're having a bad day.

Grounded in Science

Numerous studies support the benefits of mood tracking for maintaining emotional well-being. By tracking your mood, you become more attuned to your feelings and gain greater control over your emotional state. If you're dealing with a mental illness like depression or bipolar disorder, regularly checking in with yourself can complement your treatment and support your overall well-being.

So, let's check in: How do you feel today? VOS is here to support you every step of the way.

** \n Resources we used:**

• Caldeira, C., Chen, Y., Chan, L., Pham, V., Chen, Y., & Zheng, K. (2018). Mobile apps for mood tracking: an analysis of features and user reviews. AMIA Symposium, 2017, 495–504
• Das, P., Hamilton, A., Malhi, G. G., Mannie, Z., Morris, G., & Outhred, T. (2017). The promise of digital mood tracking technologies: Are we heading on the right track?. Evid Based Mental Health, 20(4), 102-107. doi: 10.1136/eb-2017-102757
• Caldeira, C., Chen, Y., Chan, L., Pham, V., Chen, Y., & Zheng, K. (2018). Mobile apps for mood tracking: an analysis of features and user reviews. AMIA Symposium, 2017, 495–504.