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+function message(day_rating) {
+   if (day_rating == 1) 
+        return "You got this! Your day will get better soon.";
+  else if (day_rating == 2) 
+      return "Keep pushing through! Your day will continue going well.";
+  else {
+      return "Glad you're having a great day";
+  }
+}