A bearded man writes in a planner at a desk with a serious expression, symbolizing the proactive mindset and future planning habit promoted in patchOS.
A woman with meditates peacefully in a cozy room with plants, representing calm, relaxation, and the patchOS Stress Less habit.
A cheerful woman in a purple tank top lifts a barbell in a sunny room, embodying strength, mobility, and the patchOS Move Often habit.

Patch the habits that crash your system

Geek Strong helps you build stronger habits with a 21st-century system—not willpower, trends, or gimmicks. Set better default habits!

Created by Jeff Shibasaki.

An older man smiles shops for leafy greens at the grocery store, representing whole food plant-based nutrition and the patchOS Eat Well habit.
A friendly man in a beanie waves hello outdoors, symbolizing human connection, kindness, and the patchOS Love More habit.
A woman with closed eyes lies peacefully on a blue pillow, representing restorative sleep and the patchOS Sleep Deep habit.

Geeks are fun!

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Geeks are innovators.

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Geeks are fun! 🤪 Geeks are innovators. 🤩

Geeks are proactive.

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Geeks are problem-solvers.

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Geeks are proactive. 🫣 Geeks are problem-solvers. 🧐

Geeks are curious.

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Geeks are resilient.

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Geeks are curious. 🤔 Geeks are resilient. 😣

How we roll

We create fun, approachable, science-informed stories, tools, and programs that blend technology and design with playful storytelling—making behavior change easier to start and stick.

  • 📖 Storytelling

    Stories spark action. They ignite fresh perspectives, creativity, and the courage to level up.

  • 🔬 Science

    When science is easy to understand, it leads to action. We distill evidence-based research into plain language so you can turn knowledge into real change.

  • 🎨 Design

    Great design makes ideas stick. We transform complex concepts into clear, engaging, and fun experiences.

  • 📱 Technology

    Tech is a game-changer. The right tools make healthy habits easier, smarter, and more sustainable.

  • 😆 Playfulness

    Learning should be fun. Humor and a lighthearted approach make habits stick—without the struggle.

  • 🎉 Celebration

    Small wins lead to big victories. Recognizing progress fuels motivation and builds lasting habits.

patchOS human operating system graphic showing six wellness icons: exercise shoe, leafy greens, to-do list, brain for stress, heart for love, and moon with Zs for sleep.

The operating system built on better habits

patchOS runs on six default habits—Plan Ahead, Eat Well, Move Often, Stress Less, Love More, and Sleep Deep. Patches are comic-style stories that bring patchOS to life—showing how habits play out in life’s messy, funny, and frustrating moments, and how to navigate them with confidence. That’s the Geek Strong way! 🤓💪

Plan Ahead
Eat Well
Move Often
Stress Less
Love More
Sleep Deep
  • A bearded man writes in a planner at a desk with a serious expression, symbolizing the proactive mindset and future planning habit promoted in patchOS.

    Plan Ahead

    Get ahead before you fall behind. Build simple plans that protect your time and support your health, wealth, and growth.

  • An older man smiles shops for leafy greens at the grocery store, representing whole food plant-based nutrition and the patchOS Eat Well habit.

    Eat Well

    Fuel your body with real food. Choose whole, minimally processed foods that support weight, energy, and long-term health.

  • A cheerful woman in a purple tank top lifts a barbell in a sunny room, embodying strength, mobility, and the patchOS Move Often habit.

    Move Often

    Move in ways that stick. Build strength, stamina, and mobility through movement that keeps you coming back.

  • A woman with meditates peacefully in a cozy room with plants, representing calm, relaxation, and the patchOS Stress Less habit.

    Stress Less

    Find calm without the chaos. Slow down, reset, and stay cool under pressure so stress doesn’t take over your life.

  • A friendly man in a beanie waves hello outdoors, symbolizing human connection, kindness, and the patchOS Love More habit.

    Love More

    Connect deeper, more often. Strengthen relationships through better communication that enriches everyday life.

  • A woman with closed eyes lies peacefully on a blue pillow, representing restorative sleep and the patchOS Sleep Deep habit.

    Sleep Deep

    Build nights that restore. Rest deeply with consistent wind-down habits and a sleep environment that supports recovery night after night.

Friendly white robot waving in space with rocket feet and a speech bubble saying “Hello, human. Let’s patch things up!”

Meet PatchBot

PatchBot is your guide and motivational sidekick—part wellness coach, part comic relief. He pops up in Patches to fix glitches, drop wisdom, and cheer you on as you patch glitchy habits and become stronger.

  • Systems are predictable—until they aren’t. Planning isn’t about perfection, it’s about preparation.

  • Don’t just fill your plate—fuel your purpose! Colorful, whole foods send the cleanest signal to every system in your body.

  • If you’re not moving, neither are your bowels. Motion is the maintenance script your body runs daily—skip it, and things start to glitch.

  • Your nervous system whispers before it screams. Learn to listen early, and you won’t have to deal with a crash report later.

  • Kindness creates connection—and connection makes everything else easier.

  • Sleep is your body’s repair tool. Every night, systems line up for maintenance—skip sleep and they stall.

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Work with Geek Strong

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