I built a tool that reads my iMessage history and maps how my texting style changed over 9 years. It scores warmth, playfulness, directness — the vibe beneath the words. Here's what it found.
COVID made me text 20% colder.
I recovered. Then 2025 brought something new.
Before & After
2019
pre-covid
2020
covid
warm
→
↓ 20%
playful
→
↓ 20%
direct
→
↑ 10%
Full Timeline · Warmth
2017
peak warmth
2018
still warm
2019
holding steady
2020
◀ COVID
2021
recovery
2022
new job
2024
◀ peak production
2025
burnout
2026
peak burnout
What I Learned
Stress makes me transactional — the data doesn't lie
2025-2026: Global campaigns, constant travel, high-cadence production. Burnout.
The trade-off: massive perspective from world travel, thousands of reps at the highest level.