SHIFT vs StartSmall

Your nervous system is not broken. It's overwhelmed. SHIFT is a crisis regulation tool built specifically for ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent brains — not a meditation app, not a mood tracker. A real-time intervention for when your system hits its limit. WHEN YOU'RE IN CRISIS, YOU NEED TOOLS THAT ACTUALLY WORK. SHIFT gives you five regulation modes designed around how neurodivergent nervous systems actually function: - Spiraling — racing thoughts, can't stop. breathing and grounding to interrupt the loop. - Frozen — shut down, can't feel. body activation to bring you back online. - Raging — about to lose it. controlled discharge to metabolize the charge. - Overwhelmed — too much, can't handle it. sensory reduction and coherent breathing. - Stuck — can't start, paralyzed. micro-steps and external anchors to unlock movement. NO GUILT. NO STREAKS. NO TOXIC POSITIVITY. SHIFT doesn't care if you missed yesterday. It meets you exactly where you are, every time. BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO GETS IT. Created by an AuDHD founder who got tired of wellness apps designed for neurotypical brains. Every mode, every interaction, every word was designed with your nervous system in mind — not a general audience. WHO SHIFT IS FOR: - ADHD and autistic adults navigating daily dysregulation - Anyone experiencing sensory overload or autistic burnout - People with anxiety, hypervigilance, or rejection sensitive dysphoria - Neurodivergent parents, founders, and professionals - Anyone whose nervous system runs hot and needs real tools Free to start. No account required. Open it when you need it. This is your reset button. Terms of Use: https://themindshiftapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://themindshiftapp.com/privacy

StartSmall helps you take the next tiny step when starting feels impossible. When overwhelm hits, planning isn’t the problem. Starting is. StartSmall is designed for the moments when your brain freezes and you don’t know where to begin. Tap “I’m stuck” and the app suggests one small next step you can take right now. StartSmall is built for overwhelmed and neurodivergent minds, including people with ADHD and executive dysfunction. The goal isn’t perfect productivity. It’s helping you move forward one manageable step at a time. FEATURES Stuck mode Press one button and get a tiny next step. Starter tasks Simple actions that help you begin when motivation is low. Calm activities Short exercises designed to help regulate your nervous system when things feel overwhelming. Grounding tools Breathing and sensory resets for moments when your mind feels flooded. Gentle insights Reflect on small progress and patterns over time without pressure or judgment. Simple priorities Focus on just a few priorities each day so tasks feel manageable instead of overwhelming. Inbox for thoughts Save ideas and tasks for later so your brain doesn’t have to hold onto everything. Some features are available for free, while others require a StartSmall Pro subscription. StartSmall Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that provides access to premium routines, grounding tools, guided prompts, calming activities, and personalized insights. Subscription Details: • Title: StartSmall Pro • Length: Monthly • Price: $5.99/month (7-day free trial) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the free trial period ends • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/