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About nergis

A small, calm space on the internet

Why this exists

This app is for people who feel overwhelmed by the noise of the internet. For sensitive souls, anxious minds, and gentle hearts who need a quiet place to breathe.

It's not a productivity app. It won't track your habits or gamify your life. It's not trying to make you better, faster, or more optimized.

It's just here when you need to pause. When you're scrolling mindlessly and want to stop. When you're anxious and need to ground yourself. When you want to try something small and creative instead of consuming content.

The name

Nergis is a friend of mine. A gentle soul. Empathetic and kind. The type of person who makes you feel calmer just by being around.

When the world feels overwhelming, full of misinformation and hatred and discrimination, I think of Nergis.

She's proof that good people still exist. That there are still people who care about others. Who help without expecting anything back. Who choose kindness.

When I was building this app, I wanted to create a space that reminds us of that. A reminder that goodness is real.

So I named it after her.

Like Nergis herself, this app is here to help you relax, calm down, be kind, and stay positive.

Even when the world makes that feel hard.

Who made this

Hi, I'm Lax Mariappan. I built this as a small, independent project—mostly because I needed it myself.

I was tired of apps that demand your attention instead of offering calm. Apps that track everything, optimize everything, turn rest into another metric to improve.

This is different. It's small, quiet, and intentionally limited. No growth hacking. No engagement metrics. Just something helpful when you need it.

How to use nergis

Calm me

Press the button when you're feeling anxious or irritated. It will guide you through three calming breaths, then show you a gentle reminder and a small true story about human kindness.

Try something new

Get tiny creative prompts you can try in a few minutes. No commitment, no pressure. Just small ideas to spark curiosity.

One-minute resets

Quick alternatives to doomscrolling. Small sensory actions that help clear your head without demanding much energy.

Calm room

A quiet, low-stimulation space with just a breathing animation. For when you need everything to be still.

Share kindness

Submit a small story about something good that happened to you. Help remind others that gentle moments still exist.

What we believe

  • Calm is more important than engagement
  • You don't need to be productive every moment
  • Small actions matter more than grand plans
  • Privacy and simplicity should be default, not premium features
  • Apps should help you disconnect, not demand your constant attention

Privacy & technical details

No tracking: We don't use analytics, cookies, or any third-party tracking tools.

No ads: Never have been, never will be.

Offline-first: Core features work without an internet connection. Install as a PWA for the best experience.

Open development: Built with Laravel, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS. Product requirements document available on request.

Data storage: If you create an account, we only store your email and name. Stories you submit are moderated before appearing to others.

If you have thoughts or feedback, I'd like to hear them.

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