TOOL: BalancePen – A Tool for Stress and Time

As a student, I often feel overwhelmed with school, homework, clubs, and everything else going on in life. There are days when I feel like I’m trying to do too much and don’t even realize how stressed I am. That’s why I came up with an idea called the BalancePen — a special pen that helps students manage their time and emotions at the same time.

The idea is that the BalancePen connects to a small patch worn on your wrist, which senses how you’re feeling. When you use the pen to write in your planner or journal, the ink changes color based on your mood. For example, if you’re calm, it writes in blue. If you’re feeling stressed, it turns red. If you’re excited, maybe green. This way, you can see how you’re doing emotionally while planning your day.

This tool is helpful because it reminds you to check in with yourself. A lot of students, like me, focus so much on getting everything done that we forget to take care of our feelings. The BalancePen doesn’t fix everything, but it gives us a small, creative way to notice when we need a break or when we’re doing okay.

To me, the BalancePen is more than just a school supply. It’s a way to connect with yourself. I think turning something simple, like a pen, into a tool that supports both your schedule and your emotions is a powerful idea.