For a while now, I've wanted a really simple way to check in with myself during the day, but many of the apps I found were either too complex or had significant privacy concerns. I didn't want my personal feelings synced to a cloud or my data used for analytics. I just wanted a private, digital journal to log a quick feeling and move on. So, I decided to build my own solution. I built Mood Buddy with a single purpose: to provide a gentle, private, and frictionless moment to log your mood and reflect. It was born out of a personal need for a tool that was simple by design and respected my privacy above all else. What I'm most proud of is the extension's commitment to simplicity, and the deliberate choice to make its most powerful features completely optional. It's easy to build an app that forces users to fill out multiple fields, but that creates friction. I'm proud that Mood Buddy doesn't feel like a chore, and that's because you can log your mood with just a single click on an emoji. The real magic, however, lies in the two optional note-taking features for users who want to go a little deeper: The "Feelings" Note: This is where real self-awareness begins, connecting an emotion to a cause. It’s the difference between just feeling "Happy" and realizing, "I'm happy because the sun is out." The "Action" Note: This is the "what's next." It gently prompts you to turn that awareness into a small, positive step. It’s not just "I'm stressed," it's "I'm stressed, so I will take five deep breaths." The fact that both of these are optional is the key. It means the extension is as fast as you need it to be, but as deep as you want it to be. It respects the user's time and energy. I'm proud that these two simple, optional text boxes create a powerful loop for those who use them: recognize the feeling, understand the cause, and decide on a positive action. That entire journey can happen in a few seconds, all within a clean and completely private space.

Mood Buddy

🐢 - Your Friendly Mood Tracker

🐢 - Your Friendly Mood Tracker