The Best Mindfulness Apps
There are an array of mindfulness apps out there in the world that are designed to help you discover more calm, balanced, loving atmospheres within yourself, and your life. There is no doubt that the sheer amount of apps can cause overwhelm. We have sought and curated a list of six of the best, and most effective mindfulness apps for you to choose from, to begin your journey into self-development, or to improve upon your relationship with yourself.
These apps help you to de-stress from a long day, or let out any pent up energy from low vibrational circumstances. Whichever app you decide to choose (it can be all of them if you wish), you will feel lighter, more energised, and in a better state of calm.
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Calm
The Calm app is one of the most well-known mindfulness apps ever created, with around 2 million users worldwide. Immediately upon opening the app, you are greeted with calm, natural sounds, and a page that allows you to personalise your app experience. You can engage with meditations that will bring you better sleep, build your self-esteem, reduce stress, and so much more.
The Calm app also has an option for a ‘Daily Calm’ session, ‘Soundscapes’, and even ‘Calm Kids’, which are all available under the Calm Premium Subscription. If you are looking for high quality, a trustworthy app that creates results within your life, the Calm app is perfect.
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The Headspace app is also an amazing app and is centred around calming the mind and staying focused in hard times. On the Home Screen, there is an option to complete three meditations to ‘Start Your Day’, which are all available under the premium subscription option. This app also allows you to complete courses on guided meditations, and it has a designated section for ‘Parents and Kids’.
In this section, there is a multitude of content, such as ‘Bedtime stories’, ‘Mindful parenting’, as well as meditations for kids under 5, to 12. Overall, the app is inclusive of all age groups and allows users to mindfully choose what they need most at that moment. If you’re looking for an app that brings joy, focus, and energy to your day, the Headspace app is for you.
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Insight Timer houses an array of mindfulness content, from meditation music, guided meditations, online courses and workshops (which you will have to pay for), and live events. All 600,000 meditation tracks are freely available to you, which is ideal if you are new to mindfulness content. There is a ‘Daily Check In’ on the app, which allows you to track your mood for the week, and it will give you a meditation track to help you feel uplifted and de-stressed.
You can also connect with other users, of which there are over 20 million. From there, you can form groups, such as the ‘Daily Gratitude’ group, or the ‘Beginner’s Mind’ group. The Insight Timer app also allows you to create playlists of your favourite meditations, for easy access in the future. If you’re looking for an app that tends to all of your mindfulness needs, the Insight Timer app is ideal.
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Balance
The Balance app is designed to cater to your needs for a calming atmosphere, and a restful night’s sleep. Upon downloading the app, you are met with the option to personalise your needs; the app asks you what your goals are for your meditation journey. It then asks you what your current mood is, allowing you to choose from the options given. Further, along with the list of questions, the Balance app asks you if you would like to set a reminder to meditate at a certain time.
As you are greeted with the Home page of the app, you are free to choose what meditation you would like in the moment, such as ‘Gratitude’, ‘Midday Reset’, and ‘Dream Scenes’. You are also welcome to begin your Daily Meditation, which lasts for approximately 10 minutes. As of writing, the Balance App is offering a Year Free Subscription for all users. If you are looking for an app that allows you to delve deeper into releasing stress, worry, and anxiety, choose Balance.
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The Smiling Mind app is bright, and uplifting created by an Australian, not for profit, that allows you to manage stress, improve your relationships with others, and cater to your mind. The app is completely free and has a range of courses and programs for adults, youth, families, classrooms, and many more. It even has programs available in other languages, such as Arabic and Kriol.
There is also the ability to download mindfulness sessions, which are ideal if you are commuting on public transport. If you’re on the lookout for an app that doesn’t shy away from its extensive collection of programs designed by professionals, the Smiling Mind app is right for you.
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Lastly, Clementine is a female empowerment app that is centred around reducing stress and boosting confidence for its users. You are encouraged to pick a goal when you first open the app, and there are several meditations and pep talks related to that goal. You are also able to download these tracks to listen to at any time.
There are also an array of courses on the app, such as ‘Become a less anxious and calmer person’ – courses are only available on a premium subscription. You can also read blog posts on topics, such as money, morning routines, and self-love. If you are looking for a cohesive, community-based app that guides you to become your ideal self, Clementine is right for you.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxHebkOR4N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkAuthor: Amy Alexander
