A creative alternative to meditation and journaling.
Pause creates space · Space creates awareness · Awareness creates change
The Art of Pausing exists because sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing at all. When life feels overwhelming, meditation can feel too quiet, journaling too wordy. Pausing is different. It’s a creative practice that moves your attention from your thoughts onto the page, creating space without asking you to empty your mind or find the right words.
The goal isn’t to create great art. The goal is to create space.
Features
Eleven emotional pathways
Start from where you are... grounded, hopeful, anxious, stuck, and everything between.
The Pause Portal
A guided drawing practice that moves your attention from your thoughts onto the page.
The Activation Deck
Forty-four cards for a moment of reflection, matched to how you feel.
Personal reflections
Gentle, personalised messages that notice your journey over time.
Your Journey
Your emotional landscape, sessions and drawings, gathered quietly in one place.
The Field
An anonymous gallery of drawings from people pausing around the world. No likes. No comments.
Membership
Everything inside The Art of Pausing, with a free week to begin.
Annual
£97/year
Only £8.08/month
7-day free trial. No payment today. Cancel anytime through your Apple ID.
✓11 emotional pathways
✓Unlimited creative practices
✓The Field
✓Save your journey
✓New content
Monthly
£9.99/month
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7-day free trial. No payment today. Cancel anytime through your Apple ID.
✓11 emotional pathways
✓Unlimited creative practices
✓The Field
✓Save your journey
✓New content
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FAQ
What is The Art of Pausing?
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The Art of Pausing is a creative practice that helps you create space in your day without requiring meditation or journaling. Through guided drawing and reflection, you move your attention from your thoughts onto the page, creating awareness and change.
How much does it cost?
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The Art of Pausing is £9.99/month or £97/year, and every membership begins with a 7-day free trial.
What devices does it work on?
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The Art of Pausing is currently available for iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). An Android version is planned for the future.
Do I need to be good at art?
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Not at all. The goal isn't to create great art - the goal is to create space. The practices are designed to move your attention, not to produce perfect drawings.
How is this different from meditation?
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Pausing is a creative practice. Instead of sitting still with your thoughts, you move your attention onto the page through gentle, guided drawing. It creates space without requiring you to empty your mind.
When will the app launch?
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Join the waitlist to be notified as soon as The Art of Pausing is available. We'll send you an email when it's time to pause.