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.