How to Use Daily Mood Boards

Daily Mood Boards are designed to be a simple, visual, and high-impact way to check in with yourself and others. Whether you're running a remote team meeting, managing a classroom, or just starting your day, our boards provide a "low-stakes" entry point for meaningful connection.

1. Teams & Workplaces

In a world of remote and hybrid work, it can be difficult to gauge the energy of your team. Our boards are a favorite among Agile teams, project managers, and HR professionals for building empathy and psychological safety.

• The "Icebreaker" Ritual: Start your morning stand-up or weekly sync by sharing the daily board. Ask everyone to drop their "number" or "character" in the chat. It’s a 2-minute exercise that builds immediate connection.
• Retrospectives: Use the boards during retros to help team members express how a project felt. "I was a #4 during the launch, but I'm feeling like a #9 now that we're in the maintenance phase."
• Slack & Discord: Our images are optimized for sharing. Simply screenshot or share the link in your #general or #random channel to spark a quick, lighthearted conversation.

2. Education & Classrooms

Teachers and educators use our boards as a daily "Social-Emotional Learning" (SEL) tool. For students, identifying with a character or animal can be much easier than articulating complex feelings in front of their peers.

• Morning Meetings: Display the daily board on the screen as students enter the room. It gives them something to focus on and a way to signal their energy level to the teacher.
• Developing Emotional Vocabulary: Use the diverse expressions in our mood scales to help younger students identify different emotions: from "calm" and "focused" to "overwhelmed" or "silly."
• Inclusive Communication: Visual scales are an excellent way to support neurodivergent students or those who may find direct verbal check-ins challenging.

3. Personal Self-Reflection

Checking in with yourself is just as important as checking in with others. Use the "Which are you today?" scale as a daily mindfulness anchor.

• Daily Journaling: Use the daily board as a prompt for your morning pages or digital journal. Why does image #7 resonate with you today?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the boards updated every day?
Yes! We release a fresh, hand-curated board every weekday. We believe in quality over quantity, so we take the time to ensure every board meets our standards.

Can I use these for my professional team meetings?
Absolutely! We love hearing how teams at companies like Cleo AI, SkyScanner, and various startups use our boards. You are free to share the link or images in your internal communication tools.

How are the boards chosen?
Boards are a mix of current pop culture trends, whats trending currently, and community requests. If your team has a specific theme in mind, feel free to submit a request!