Healthcare workers lack a structured, effective way to mentally decompress after emotionally intense shifts, leading to rumination and burnout.

Workarounds Described

• wrote out a simple personal process for naming what you’re carrying and figuring out what’s yours to hold vs. not
• showering and “decompressing” (found ineffective)

Implied Software Gaps

• A structured digital journaling tool specifically designed for post-shift cognitive offloading
• An interactive guide that helps differentiate personal accountability from systemic/team emotional burdens

ShiftSettle: Post-Shift Mental Unload

A mobile app that guides healthcare workers through a structured, evidence-based cognitive offloading protocol after each shift. It helps users name specific stressors, categorize what's within their control, and ritualistically 'set down' the emotional load, preventing rumination and reducing burnout risk.