We can all admit that the last two years have been a whirlwind.
With the pandemic, social distancing and quarantine, rising cost of living, and much more, it has been challenging to catch a break. We have been walking through eggshells, wondering what will happen next.
While we try to reach a sense of normalcy, it has become evident that much of our mental health suffered throughout these trying times. Living on auto-pilot, just making sure you and your family were safe and (physically) healthy, truly left no room for us to practice self-care and relaxation.
Although life as we knew it might never come to be again, there are ways we can adjust to this new normal. Our phones are not only helpful in making phone calls and sharing passive-aggressive images on Facebook. They also provide valuable tools and resources that can help improve our lives.
Here are some relaxation apps that really help in making this happen.
The Mindfulness App
The Mindfulness App provides users with guided meditations that are perfect for busy individuals with a lot on their plate. It can be easy to leave self-care and relaxation on the back burner when you are so caught up in your responsibilities.
This is where this app comes in, as it provides timed meditations that can remind you to stay relaxed for more than your rushed lunch break. After all, you can’t successfully complete your tasks if you are burnt out, can you?
Calm
One look at Calm’s website, and you will see that the app’s mission is to “help you improve your health and happiness.”
When it comes to relaxation, you can get lost in the toxic positivity that is found online disguised as “inspirational” quotes and how-to guides for practicing self-care.
This makes it seem as if relaxing is easy to do without actually making an effort. The Calm app actually guides you down this path of meditation and mindfulness, offering help with things such as self-improvement, stress and anxiety, and how to improve your sleep quality.
Insight Timer
Insight Timer is a great relaxation tool app that you can use. The team at Insight Timer truly cares about your mental health and well-being, so the app is carefully curated, offering courses, guided meditations, music, articles, and so much more. The best part of all is that the app is free of charge, with only select content being accessible only through paid subscriptions.
This is one of our favorite apps as it truly does offer a relaxing experience and is a one-stop shop. Not only will you feel more relaxed, but you will also feel empowered to learn how to change your life for the better.
And you, have you taken time to relax today?