Present Sense: Anxiety Journal

Calm anxiety and panic one moment at a time.

Present Sense is a practical mindfulness and journaling app built to help you shift out of stress, worry, or panic and into grounded awareness using evidence-based tools from mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR-inspired techniques, somatic tracking, and everyday sensory exercises. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just tools that work.

Whether you want to reduce anxiety, build emotional resilience, cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance, or learn how to actually enjoy ordinary moments, Present Sense gives you simple, guided activities that fit real life - not unrealistic meditation fantasies.

CORE FEATURES
 - 40+ guided mindful experiences to anchor your attention in the present moment
 - Therapy-informed tools including the Worry Tree, Butterfly Hug (EMDR bilateral stimulation), somatic tracking, grounding, and resourcing exercises
 - Free Journal mode anytime you want to reflect without structure
 - Journaling prompts after each activity to strengthen awareness, emotional regulation, and pattern recognition
 - Daily gratitude practice to build positivity and appreciation
 - Daily affirmations to support a more positive mental baseline
 - Daily intentions (Be Patient, Be Kind, Be Playful, Practice Self-Compassion, and more) to guide your day with purpose
 - Configurable "Everyday" experiences to bring mindfulness into normal tasks—cleaning, commuting, walking, etc.
 - Reminders & notifications to help you keep mindfulness in your day
 - Timers for activities and daily practices
 - Full history of all your journal entries and experiences (now free!)
 - Stats + analytics including word clouds built from your journal entries
 - iCloud sync to securely back up and sync your journal and intentions across devices
 - Instant Journal mode for activities you already know—skip the instructions and go straight to writing
 - S.O.S. calming section: fast access to grounding, breathing, and de-escalation tools
 - Widgets for inspiration, quick journaling, and daily reminders (Premium)

NEED HELP NOW?
The S.O.S. section gives you instant access to calming tools when anxiety or panic hits: breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and guided de-escalation. No scrolling. No setup. Just immediate relief when you need it most.

WHY IT WORKS
Mindfulness changes your brain through repetition and awareness - not by trying to "think positive," but by learning to actually feel the present moment. Present Sense helps you train that skill in manageable, real-life bursts that build into powerful habits over time. Pair it with CBT-style reflection, self-compassion practices, and somatic grounding, and you get a practical system for calming your nervous system, improving emotional awareness, and breaking old stress loops. Daily intentions and gratitude help rewire your mind toward resilience and acceptance.

WHO IT'S FOR
 - People who want mindfulness without the spiritual fluff
 - Anyone dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, overthinking, or stress spirals
 - Journaling beginners or veterans who want guided structure
 - People exploring EMDR-adjacent techniques (like Butterfly Hug) or CBT tools
 - Those seeking to build self-compassion and self-acceptance
 - Anyone trying to build healthy, repeatable habits that actually stick
 - Those who appreciate a calm, modern journaling experience backed by real evidence-based practices like MBSR, ACT, and DBT principles

PREMIUM FEATURES
 - All daily intentions
 - Widgets for home + lock screen
 - Additional experiences and advanced journaling features
 - Upcoming expansions to therapy-based tools and S.O.S. section

Present Sense Premium is optional. Many features remain free.
Monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions
Manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings

Start grounding yourself in the present—and finally feel more calm, connected, and in control.