# What inspired us

We are a team of passionate innovators who want to help you overcome the challenges of the hustle culture. This is the idea that you should always work hard and never stop, even if it means sacrificing your health and happiness[1](https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/life/work/hustle-culture). This culture can harm your well-being in many ways, such as causing sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity[2](https://www.bing.com/search?q=Bing+AI&showconv=1&FORM=hpcodx&ocid=msedgntp&cvid=876fa38075b34347a9f572d54897d660&ei=13). These factors can also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that affects your memory and thinking skills[3](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-causes-alzheimers-disease#factors).

We were also inspired by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a Buddhist teacher who taught us about the monkey mind. This is a term that describes the state of mind when you are easily distracted, restless, and anxious[5](https://www.stress.org/7-techniques-to-tame-monkey-mind). The monkey mind can prevent you from focusing on your goals and achieving them[6](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201709/calming-the-monkey-mind).

We also noticed that most people tend to use their phones too much when they have free time, which can also contribute to the monkey mind [7](https://hms.harvard.edu/news/screen-time-brain). Having a high screen time can affect your ability to relax and stop thinking[8](https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2022/12/09/screen-time-the-good-the-healthy-and-the-mind-numbing/).

That’s why we created M2 ood, a tech solution that helps you manage your monkey mind and improve your mood. M2 ood stands for Monkey Mind Mood, and it is a website that integrates health data, mood tracking, and calendar to help you understand your overall mindset and well-being. Our solution helps you reduce screen time and become more aware of what is happening in your life and how you feel about it. We want to help you record, live, and enjoy the world, not just pass by.

# **Our Journey: Learning, Building, and Overcoming Challenges**

During this intense 36-hour hackathon, our team embarked on an incredible journey of learning, innovation, and collaboration. We delved into the world of HTML, CSS, Flask, Python, and APIs, broadening our technical horizons and bolstering our skills.

## **What We Learned**

The hackathon served as an invaluable crash course in various technologies and team dynamics. We acquired proficiency in:

* **HTML and CSS:** Crafting visually appealing and responsive web interfaces.
* **Flask and Python:** Building the backbone of our project with efficient and dynamic web development.
* **API Integration:** A challenge we tackled head-on, enhancing our understanding of data interaction and retrieval.

Not only did we master the technical aspects, but we also honed essential team skills:

* **Communication:** Effective dialogue and knowledge sharing within our team.
* **Trust:** Relying on each other's expertise and judgment.
* **Cross-Functionality:** Leveraging diverse skill sets for a well-rounded approach.
* **Execution:** Translating ideas into tangible results.
* **Planning and Organization:** Structuring our efforts for maximum productivity.

## **Our Project Building Process**

Our project took shape through a combination of Flask, APIs, HTML, and CSS. We utilized Flask and Python to create a robust and responsive web application, ensuring our project met the desired standards for functionality and user experience.

## **The Challenges We Faced**

Undoubtedly, the most significant challenge we encountered was navigating the complex world of APIs. While platforms like Terra provided substantial support and user-friendly tools, the limited time frame imposed constraints. We aspired to integrate APIs more comprehensively, but time remained a constraint that we look forward to addressing in the future.

Additionally, we welcomed two teammates who were participating in a hackathon for the first time. Despite the steep learning curve, their dedication and adaptability allowed them to make a remarkable contribution in a short span.

Our journey through this hackathon epitomized the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. It was an inspiring testament to the power of collaboration and the pursuit of knowledge in the face of challenges.
## Inspiration

Human beings are social creatures and each of us is different. Therefore, there is no specific amount of time designated to be spent on social media, or the frequency by which one checks their phone for updates. Rather, it has to do with the impact time spent on social media has on your mood, self-image, fear of missing out, being distracted from work, and other aspects of your life.

How you see yourself determines the state of your happiness and success. You are who you think you are, period. The beliefs you have about yourself are the source of your behavior and your results in life. The beautiful thing is that you can change and choose what you believe. And by changing those long-lasting thoughts, you were once so certain about, you change everything.

Therefore, we have built **Social Climate** which helps you to grow your self-esteem and start feeling positive about yourself again.

## What it does

1. Unleash your power doing some amazing powerful exercises
2. Discover your potential by knowing who you really are by listening to the podcast.
3. Know the power of your beliefs and how your reality is built upon them by learning some facts, reading articles, and listening to a podcast about self-esteem and positivity
4. Talk to our assistive chatbot to uplift your mood by asking for some jokes, quotes, games, etc.
5. See what other people do to boost their self-esteem
6. Play Matrix, a game that takes hold of your attention and boosts positive thoughts.

## Challenges I ran into

1. Chatbot integration
2. Javascript
3. Designing Matrix game
4. Integrating Figma designs

## Accomplishments that I'm proud of

1. Designing Matrix game
2. Chatbot integration
3. Well designed website

## What's next for Social Climate

1. Daily reminders
2. Peer connecting
3. More positive games
## Inspiration

We got together a team passionate about social impact, and all the ideas we had kept going back to loneliness and isolation. We have all been in high pressure environments where mental health was not prioritized and we wanted to find a supportive and unobtrusive solution. After sharing some personal stories and observing our skillsets, the idea for Remy was born. **How can we create an AR buddy to be there for you?**

## What it does

**Remy** is an app that contains an AR buddy who serves as a mental health companion. Through information accessed from "Apple Health" and "Google Calendar," Remy is able to help you stay on top of your schedule. He gives you suggestions on when to eat, when to sleep, and personally recommends articles on mental health hygiene. All this data is aggregated into a report that can then be sent to medical professionals. Personally, our favorite feature is his suggestions on when to go on walks and your ability to meet other Remy owners.

## How we built it

We built an iOS application in Swift with ARKit and SceneKit with Apple Health data integration. Our 3D models were created from Mixima.

## Challenges we ran into

We did not want Remy to promote codependency in its users, so we specifically set time aside to think about how we could specifically create a feature that focused on socialization.

We've never worked with AR before, so this was an entirely new set of skills to learn. His biggest challenge was learning how to position AR models in a given scene.

## Accomplishments that we're proud of

We have a functioning app of an AR buddy that we have grown heavily attached to. We feel that we have created a virtual avatar that many people really can fall for.

## What we learned

Aside from this being many of the team's first times work on AR, the main learning point was about all the data that we gathered on the suicide epidemic for adolescents. Suicide rates have increased by 56% in the last 10 years, and this will only continue to get worse. We need change.

## What's next for Remy

While our team has set out for Remy to be used in a college setting, we envision many other relevant use cases where Remy will be able to better support one's mental health wellness.

Remy can be used as a tool by therapists to get better insights on sleep patterns and outdoor activity done by their clients, and this data can be used to further improve the client's recovery process. Clients who use Remy can send their activity logs to their therapists before sessions with a simple click of a button.

To top it off, we envisage the Remy application being a resource hub for users to improve their overall wellness. Through providing valuable sleep hygiene tips and even lifestyle advice, Remy will be the one-stop, holistic companion for users experiencing mental health difficulties to turn to as they take their steps towards recovery.