We live in a generation compiled of laptops, tablet, and cellphones. Some people like to complain about all the negative effects and problems that are caused by technology, and I have to admit emails, text, and social media can be overwhelming. However, it’s time to adapt to the technology and start using it to help relax.
There are many different apps that focus on health or relaxation. Here are a few that I enjoy or that have received great reviews.
- Simply Being: $1.99
This app was made for the beginning meditator, because it has a guided meditation voice. You can choose through multiple segments of time, and from a selection of calming ambiance noises. If you’re not into meditation, it’s great to help ensue sleep. - Spotify: Free
Spotify is a well-known online music site, but the customizable playlists are great to fit every mood. Some playlist include “Totally Stress Free,” “Quiet and Calm,” or even “Deep House Relax“
- Worry Box: Free
This app allows you to write down your worries and drop them into a box. I thought this was a cute idea. It’s interesting to look back and see how trivial your worries can be. - MyHomework Student Planner: Free
This app allows you to break down the planner into hours to plan study breaks or homework time. It combines your school schedule to your calendar and alerts you on due dates and alerts. Some professors have hooked up to the teacher app, so you can sync the class syllabus. - Forest: Stay focused, be present: $0.99
Forest is a time management app, that makes you plant a seed in the forest. The seed takes 30 minutes to grow into a tree, but every time you use a social media site or game instead of concentrating on your work it restarts. You can grow an entire forest and earn a sense of achievement.Check out iTunes or android app stores, and discover all the helpful apps that technology has to offer. No one’s kidding when they say there’s an app for everything. Share apps that help you in the comment section below!
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