WithinShadow work journal
Meet the part of you that reacted.
Within helps you slow down after the moments that move you. Name what you felt, listen to the part of you behind the reaction, and watch your patterns come to light.
Free to download on iPhone and Android. In English, French and Spanish.
Shadow work, made gentle.
Inspired by Carl Jung, Within turns the moments that trigger you into a way to understand yourself, at your own pace and without judgment.
Reflect on what happened
When something stirs you up, Within invites you to picture the part of you that reacted: give it a shape, hear what it fears, and answer it with care. It is an experience, not a quiz.
A thought is not a fact
Give an overwhelming thought a colour, a texture, a weather and a size, then watch it drift away. Observing a thought creates the space you need to step back from it.
See what keeps coming back
Every moment you log adds to a map of your inner world: the emotions, people and situations that return again and again.
Feel it in the body
Notice where each emotion shows up physically, and find the precise words for what you feel.
Moments
Record what happened, what you felt and the thought that came with it.
Mirrors
Notice the people who keep stirring something in you.
Patterns
Discover the themes that repeat over time.
Name what you feel
A rich vocabulary for emotions, sensations and thoughts.
Locked on your phone
Your journal is saved on your device, behind Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. Backup is optional.
No Jung required
Each reflection guides you step by step. You don't need any background in psychology.
Questions
Is Within free?
Yes. Within is free to download and use on iPhone and Android.
Do I need an account?
No. You only sign in, with Apple or Google, if you want to back up your journal and restore it on a new phone.
Is my journal private?
Your journal is saved on your phone and can be locked with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. We don't sell your data, show ads or use your journal to train AI models. The privacy policy explains exactly what is collected and why.
What is shadow work?
A practice from Jungian psychology: looking at the parts of yourself you tend to push away. With Within you start from a moment that affected you, meet the part that reacted, and notice patterns over time.
Is Within a replacement for therapy?
No. Within is a self-reflection journal, not a medical or therapeutic service. If you are struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or your local emergency services.
Which languages are available?
English, French and Spanish.
Start with one moment.
Questions, feedback or a bug to report? Write to getwithinapp@gmail.com.