This Editors’ Choice journaling app encourages you to overcome obstacles and fears using a surprisingly ancient approach: the wisdom of the Stoics.

What we love: The straightforward writing prompts (“What’s something you did well recently?”) and follow-up questions that channel the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other classical philosophers.

Quick tip: Try the Safe Space visualization (found on the Explore tab). It can be helpful for moments when you might feel overwhelmed and need to return to a calm place in your mind.

Meet the creator: Founder Maciej Lobodzinski’s inspiration for stoic. came from an unlikely place: his Shiba Inu. “My dog’s indifference to life’s obstacles, his ability to live in the present, and his pure focus on treats pushed me to read about philosophies and research mental health,” he says.