Inspiration

Often, our harshest critic is ourselves because of negative self-talk. Since this inner dialogue can be difficult to overcome, we wanted to create a tool that provides multiple ways to break free from the negative thought spiral.

What it does

There are three parts to the project: 1) The AI-powered thought reframing tool, 2) Guided breathing, and 3) Guided grounding. The reframing tool takes in user input and rephrases the thought to be more uplifting and motivational. Next, the guided breathing tool leads the user through the 4-7-8 breathing exercise to promote relaxation. Lastly, the guided grounding tool provides an interactive interface to complete the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, helping users reduce their anxiety and stay present.

How we built it

Frontend: React

Backend: Node.js, Express, Gemini AI

Challenges we ran into

There were many small challenges related to debugging issues.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

The RephraseIt AI tool consistently provides motivational, uplifting responses. The website interface is easy and intuitive to use and creates a calming experience through visuals and sound.

What we learned

We learned about how to use AI within a project and create an aesthetically pleasing website.

What's next for RephraseIt

The AI tool can be expanded on to ensure it is always providing the best responses. More calming and meditation techniques could be added to create more of a one-stop experience. Links to external sites could be added for people who need more help.

Share this project:

Updates