For yourself
Learn to read yourself
Two instruments, one philosophy — at your own pace.
In a world full of advice, Lifestyle Monitors gives you instruments with which you explore for yourself how your daily life affects you — making visible what your sensing system often no longer perceives in the hectic pace.
One philosophy, two instruments
We live in a world full of advice. Everyone tells you what you should do: exercise more, sleep better, less stress. But what works for you?
Lifestyle Monitors offers two browser instruments, each giving its own perspective on the same goal: getting to know yourself better. They are based on the Columbus Catalyst Code — an approach that makes awareness more important than willpower. Not by telling you what to do, but by mirroring what is.
The StressChecker measures your tension objectively through your pulse — a snapshot showing what is happening physically. The Healthy Lifestyle Monitor (HLM) builds daily awareness across four dimensions of your Inner Compass. Both work in your browser — no download needed.
The shared foundation: your Inner Compass
Both instruments work with the same model. Your inner navigation system consists of four sources — when you listen to all four, your intuition emerges.
Body
Sleep, energy, physical signals. What does your body say?
Emotions
Mood, what touches you. Which feelings come by?
Thoughts
Patterns, beliefs. What do you think about yourself?
Conscience
Values, integrity. Are you living in line with who you want to be?
Intuition — the synthesis
What do you know when you listen to body, emotions, thoughts and conscience? That is your inner compass — the needle that points your direction.
Scaffolding, not a permanent building
Both instruments are tools to help you learn to read your Inner Compass. The goal is that you can eventually navigate yourself — resilient, flexible, independent. The scaffolding can then come down.
Two instruments, each with its own perspective
Both work in your browser. Both start from the Inner Compass. But how they help you differs.
StressChecker
Measure. Discover. Relax.
Get an objective picture of your tension in 90 seconds through heart rate variability (HRV). The Relax Index from 0–10 shows your current balance — new browser generation of the instrument established since 2010.
- Objective measurement through heart rate variability
- Direct result: Relax Index 0–10
- Three measurement types: basic, situation, biofeedback
- Pattern recognition over time
- Personal AI feedback with every measurement
A heart rate monitor (USB or Bluetooth) is required for measurements.
To StressChecker →Healthy Lifestyle Monitor
Learn to read your Inner Compass.
Build daily awareness through short morning measurements (max. 2 minutes). We have been developing the HLM since 2017 — first for iOS, and since 2024 also for Android. In summer 2026 it arrives as a new browser generation, with AI commentary and an integrated knowledge centre.
- Daily subjective measurements
- Four dimensions: body, emotions, thoughts, conscience
- Weekly self-reflection
- Pattern recognition over weeks and months
- Integrated knowledge centre for deeper insight
Optionally extendable with Relax Index measurement (same heart rate monitor as the StressChecker).
More about the HLM →Which one suits you?
Both are valuable — but one may suit better where you are right now. A simple guide to help you decide.
Begin with...
StressChecker — if you...
- Mainly want to know how tense you are right now
- Want to examine specific moments of stress
- Want to experiment with breathing biofeedback
- Value objective numbers and charts
- Are ready to acquire a heart rate monitor
- Want a quick result per measurement
HLM — if you...
- Are working on sustainable lifestyle change
- Want to build daily awareness
- Want to see patterns over weeks and months
- Want to include identity and values
- Don't necessarily want to acquire hardware
- Are looking for a working model for reflection
Or both — they complement each other
The StressChecker provides objective snapshots: what is my body doing right now? The HLM builds daily awareness: what do I do over time, and does it fit who I want to be?
Many users combine both: the HLM for daily reflection, the StressChecker for specific moments of tension or after an intervention. The StressChecker's heart rate monitor also works in the HLM for optional Relax Index measurements — you don't need to acquire anything new.
The end goal: navigating independently
Whether you choose StressChecker, HLM or both — the end goal is always the same. You learn to read your own compass so well that you can carry on without the tools.
Both instruments work independently — you build insight and awareness at your own pace. With the guidance of a professional, patterns become visible that you overlook yourself, and you receive questions you wouldn't ask yourself. Both versions can therefore be linked to the Pro version of a coach, therapist or lifestyle professional.
Ready to learn to read your own compass?
Take a look at both instruments and choose what suits — or begin with both.
Do you work as a coach, therapist or lifestyle professional? Take a look at the Pro versions