ergon – guided journal

ergon helps you build a daily practice using psychological tools inspired by the work of Phil Stutz and Barry Michels. Reflect on your experiences, track your growth, and develop lasting habits — all in a private, distraction-free space. GUIDED JOURNALING A multi-step journaling flow walks you through mood check-ins, tool selection with tailored prompts, Part X reflection, and Life Force Pyramid tracking. The app scans your responses and suggests deeper exercises when they're relevant. THE FIVE TOOLS Browse the five core tools — Reversal of Desire, Active Love, Inner Authority, The Grateful Flow, and Jeopardy — with step-by-step instructions, key quotes, and guidance on when to use each one. GLOSSARY A searchable reference of key terms and concepts from the source material. Add your own personal notes and create custom entries to make the concepts yours. INSIGHTS DASHBOARD Track your practice streak, mood trends over time, tool usage patterns, and glossary engagement. Watch your String of Pearls grow with every journal entry. FINGER-WRITING CANVAS Write or draw your responses with your finger or Apple Pencil. On-device handwriting recognition converts your writing to text. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All data stays on your device. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. Optional iCloud sync uses Apple's end-to-end encryption — we never see your data. GIVING BACK 10% of every purchase is donated to the Compassion Prison Project — a grassroots nonprofit bringing trauma-informed healing to incarcerated communities. Pay once, own forever. That's it. This app is an independent companion tool for personal practice. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Phil Stutz, Barry Michels, or their publishers.