Between an unbalanced economy and an ongoing pandemic, there is no clear end and it’s hard to put yourself in the right place. Even so, there are still several apps at your fingertips that can help you improve your mental health. Here are five key ways some of the top mental conditioning apps can improve your life in 2021 and beyond.
Get more exercise
There are several applications designed to help users keep track of their exercise, but few applications go further. Appropriate exercise is good for the body and mind, but not if you encounter common difficulties, such as overwork or letting it become a source of stress. Habit lists and other
tools can help you set regular goals beyond traditional exercise, allowing you to easily keep up with other important activities, such as drinking water or taking regular breaks at work.
If exercise gets in the way of your schedule, try using the 7-minute exercise format and apps to stay in shape without harming other aspects of your life. Physical health can be a clear path to mental and overall health, but only if it is done correctly.
Providing much-needed escape services
Between maintaining social distancing and mandatory isolation, even those who can go on vacation may find the stress of travel to outweigh relaxation. Technology can provide the possibility of “escape”, not to go to a remote place, but a digital space.
This is the idea behind Healium, which is a virtual reality program designed to improve the user’s emotional state and increase their level of relaxation. By using the power of virtual reality to bring people into a stress-relieving environment, Healium has been shown to reduce moderate anxiety by a third. Even if the traditional “escape” becomes possible again, the opportunity to put on headphones and suppress anxiety is still invaluable.
Meditation
Another popular and effective method in a turbulent world is regular meditation, which can significantly impact overall mental health. But even just being able to attend meetings here or there can make a difference in times of stress.
The market is flooded with meditation apps to choose from, but those who are just beginning to seriously consider the importance of their mental health should choose an option suitable for beginners, like Headspace. While many other popular apps will work too, Headspace’s core courses are a good starting point for those who need early guidance.
Cultivate a mindful attitude
Of course, meditation is not the end of mental health, it is just a part of a larger “mindful” lifestyle. Self-improvement, focus, and peace of mind are key steps on the road to mental health, and mindfulness can help you achieve these goals.
In a stressful year in 2020, it is not surprising that downloads of mindfulness app Calm have truly reached unprecedented levels. Although Calm has many meditation-focused features like Headspace, the app uses a more comprehensive approach to mental health. With more and more people wanting to improve every aspect of their lives, apps like Calm are expected to remain popular over time.
Improve sleep patterns
Anyone who does not sleep knows how important sleep is to mental health. This may sound strange, but sleep apps can help users calm down before going to bed and keep track of trends in their sleep patterns, making it easy to find improvements. American users spend 63% of their time on mindfulness apps on InsightTimer, it’s no wonder it’s the top candidate for helping people have a more restful sleep. InsightTimer’s calming pre-sleep classes and recordings can make a big difference for those who cannot fall asleep due to anxiety and can greatly promote the struggle for mental health.
You can’t be good without a heart, and you can’t be good without a heart. Although the apps themselves may not get you where you want to go, they are valuable tools for turning your goals into reality.
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