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Guides · Jul 12, 2026 · 7 min read

How to track your mood so it actually tells you something

To track your mood usefully, rate mood and energy separately, tag the context, keep it to five seconds, and look back weekly. A number on its own tells you nothing. A number next to your sleep, your day and your week tells you a lot.

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