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Lifestyle & Wellbeing · iPhone · Free

Self-care: My Diary Journal

Short guided meditations, 4-7-8 and box breathing, a gratitude journal and relaxing sleep sounds.

  • 4+ age rating
  • iOS 16.0 or later
  • 81.1 MB
  • English, Russian
  • Version 1.11 · November 24, 2025
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What Self-care does

Self-care is a quiet place on your phone for slowing down. It combines the tools that actually help on a stressful day: a few minutes of guided meditation, a structured breathing exercise, and a journal where you write down what went well.

Meditations are short and organized by moment, morning, evening or before sleep, so there is always one that fits. Breathing exercises guide you through 4-7-8 and box breathing with a visual rhythm that is easy to follow, and relaxing sounds and guided sessions help you fall asleep faster.

The gratitude journal and mindful habits turn a one-off session into a routine. Over time, small daily entries add up to a clearer picture of what improves your mood and where your stress comes from.

Key features

  • Guided meditations

    Short sessions for morning, evening and before sleep, suitable for beginners.

  • Breathing exercises

    4-7-8 and box breathing with a guided visual rhythm to calm down in minutes.

  • Gratitude journal

    Write daily entries to lift your mood and notice what matters.

  • Mindful habits

    Build small daily routines that keep you balanced.

  • Sleep sounds & sessions

    Relaxing sounds and guided sessions to fall asleep faster.

  • Beginner friendly

    No experience needed; every practice is explained step by step.

  • English and Russian

    Fully localized interface and content.

Best for

  • Calming down before an exam or an important meeting with a two-minute breathing exercise.
  • Starting a daily gratitude journaling habit.
  • Falling asleep faster with relaxing sounds.
  • Trying meditation for the first time without a subscription.

Who it is for

  • Beginners to meditation
  • People dealing with everyday stress
  • Anyone building a journaling or sleep routine

How it works

  1. Pick a moment: morning, evening or before sleep.
  2. Follow a short guided meditation or a breathing exercise.
  3. Write a gratitude entry in the journal.
  4. Play relaxing sounds when it is time to sleep.

Price

Free download.

Frequently asked questions

Is the app suitable for beginners?

Yes. Sessions are short and every technique is explained step by step.

Which breathing techniques are included?

4-7-8 breathing and box breathing, both with a guided visual rhythm.

Does it help with sleep?

Yes. Relaxing sounds and guided sleep sessions are designed to help you fall asleep faster.

Is there a journal?

Yes, a gratitude journal for daily entries.

Is the app free?

Yes, Self-care is free to download.

What's new in version 1.11

Released November 24, 2025

  • We’ve improved overall app performance for a smoother experience.

Get Self-care on your iPhone

Free download from the App Store. iOS 16.0 or later.

Download on theApp Store