Know your state.
Protect your focus.
The signal you've learned to ignore.
Stop running your brain without cooling. NOUS is a stress management and burnout prevention tool that gives you telemetry for high-performance capacity. In 60 seconds, you get the signal you've learned to ignore.
Today's Recommendation
You're at 72%. Consider a 10-min walk after lunch.
You've trained yourself to
override your limits.
Sensory Failure
You've overridden your biological signals for so long you're flying blind. We restore the feedback loop.
The Context-Switching Tax
Losing 20% of your IQ to notifications. Constant switching fragments your capacity until you're running on fumes.
Biological Debt
Sleep deprivation compounds at 20% interest. The crash is just the bank foreclosing. We show you the balance sheet.
Your daily feedback loop.
Three steps. Sixty seconds. Complete clarity on your capacity.
Assess
Take the 60-second capacity check-in. Subjective, honest, and completely private. No long surveys.
Plan
Get 3 actionable recommendations based on your real-time energy. Defer, delegate, or deep work.
Recover
Use guided micro-resets to clear cortisol and close your day properly. 2, 5, or 10 minutes.
Everything you need to protect your energy.
Clarity
Your internal state, visualized. 60 seconds to know your capacity.
Sovereignty
Your mind is sovereign. Local-first. Your data never leaves.
Prevention
Stop borrowing from tomorrow. See the warning signs before the crash.
Agency
You decide. We inform. NOUS shows what's true. You choose what to do.
Quick Assessment
No long surveys. Just a tactile check-in.
It feels like a game but works like a diagnostic. Drag the sliders, get your score, and move on with your day.
- ✓ 60 seconds or less
- ✓ Subjective & judgment-free
- ✓ Instant personalized insights
Air-gapped by default.
✓ What we do
- • Store all data on your device using IndexedDB
- • Encrypt backups end-to-end
- • Allow full JSON export at any time
- • Your mental state is proprietary data
✕ What we never do
- • Sell or share your personal data
- • Run third-party analytics trackers
- • Read your journal entries or notes
- • Store your data on our servers
Not another meditation app.
Unlike Calm or Headspace
NOUS is a cognitive assessment instrument focused on measuring capacity, not relaxation. We give you data, not just breathing exercises.
Unlike Todoist or Notion
NOUS monitors your biological state rather than your task list. Productivity starts with knowing your capacity.
Unlike wellness trackers
Your data never leaves your device. We designed for honesty, not engagement metrics or data harvesting.
NOUS is designed for high performers who need telemetry, not therapy.
Your data. Your device. Your call.
NOUS is free, has no accounts, and stores nothing on our servers. There is no subscription to cancel and nothing for us to sell — because we never have your data in the first place.
Lives on your device
Every check-in is stored in your browser. We literally cannot access it — there's no account to look up.
Encrypted file backup
Moving devices or want peace of mind? Export an encrypted backup file. Only your passphrase can open it — not us.
Full portability
One-click JSON export of your entire history, anytime. If you leave, your data leaves with you.
Designed by a clinical psychologist.
NOUS was designed by Per Stark, based on 8 years of experience assessing and treating exhaustion. It bridges the gap between high-performance drive and biological reality.
"You will not meet your long-term goals if you are driving yourself to exhaustion. Awareness is the only sustainable way to push your limits over time."
— Per Stark, Clinical Psychologist
Assessment, not Diagnosis.
NOUS is a performance instrument built for self-observation. It provides the telemetry you need to see your internal state before the crash.
- ✓ Grounded in the science of psychological strain.
- ✓ Focuses on interoceptive awareness.
- ✓ Optimized for long-term sustainable output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my data safe?
Yes, absolutely. Your data lives on your device using IndexedDB and never touches our servers. We literally cannot access it.
How much time does it take?
60-90 seconds for the daily check-in. That's it. You can optionally use the micro-reset exercises (2-10 minutes each) when you need to recover, but they're completely optional.
Is this a replacement for therapy?
No. NOUS is performance coaching, not therapy. It helps you manage your work capacity and maintain peak focus. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, please seek professional help.
Can I export my data?
Yes, anytime. Export your complete history in JSON format with one click. Your data is yours—we believe in data portability as a fundamental right.
What platforms are supported?
Currently available as a web app that works on any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Where does my data live?
On your device, in your browser's local storage. NOUS has no accounts and no server-side storage — there is nowhere for your data to exist except your own machine.
How do I move to a new device?
Export an encrypted backup file from Settings on your old device, then import it on the new one. The file is encrypted with your passphrase — nobody but you can read it, including us.
Stop borrowing energy
from tomorrow.
No sign-up. No email. No cost. Just open it and take your first check-in.
Free forever • No account required • Your data stays on your device