It does this by giving you quests to do, ranging from drinking a glass of water to writing to someone you haven’t written to in awhile. You feel motivated to complete mundane tasks in real life to earn EXP, and overall feel better about yourself. SuperBetter is about “gamifying” self-improvement into something fun. SuperBetter – help motivate healthy routines The app is available on the Play Store here and App Store here. You get additional perks such as more activities and longer narrator sessions if you plan to upgrade but the free version is just fine. If guided meditation is not for you, there are meditation and breathing timers to guide yourself. There is also one to help you go to sleep. For example, there is a meditation activity that teaches you to learn compassion if you’re feeling disconnected. MyLife uses the survey to find out what kind of guided activities to give you. When you first start up the app, it will ask you about how you feel physically and emotionally, as well as a set of emotions. MyLife Meditation – relieve stress by meditating There is a premium subscription (“Member Plus”) that gives you access to more courses such as “Overcome Obsessive Thinking” and “Protect Your Body From Daily Stress”. For kids having trouble sleeping, there are meditation bedtime stories like “Sarah’s Rainbow Angel” but also an ASMR reading of “The Wizard of Oz”. There is also a kids section to get them started on the basics of meditation.

You can select from categories relating to reducing stress, positive thinking, or to help fall asleep. The music library has recordings of singing bowls and nature sounds for meditation, and soft instrumental music to improve sleep.

Insight Timer offers a library of guided meditations, as well as music or white noise. Insight Timer – meditate to reduce stress and focus better The list has a bit of everything, so see what works best for you. If you find yourself moping in bed with a phone, try these mobile apps to fight back anxiety. Months of lockdown and staying at home can really make you lose your zest when you’re home all the time. Images adapted from: Viridi, Tru Luv, My Oasis

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