Managing stressors and caring for our mental wellbeing is an important part of managing our physical health. Here is a list of free and lower-cost apps and videos that might help you feel a better sense of wellness inside and out.
Free Wellness Apps
Relax Melodies: This app contains zen-like sounds and white noise that might help you meditate, fall asleep or practice yoga. Go to the iTunes Store® or Google Play® store and search for Relax Melodies. For Apple and Android products.
Free Wellness Videos
Muscle Relaxation: This YouTube® channel contains videos that will help you relax your muscles and your mind. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaTDNYjk-G
Guided Meditation: This YouTube® channel contains videos that guide you through relaxing meditation exercises. www.youtube.com/watch?v=08eHYhJYST8
Free Wellness Tracker Apps
Happiness: This journal app helps you focus on your own happiness so you can become more self-aware and make better decisions for yourself. www.goodtohear.co.uk/happiness
Moody Me: This app is designed to help you have more happy days by tracking what makes you happy and feel good. You can keep a diary of your moods, make notes about what affects your moods, and record any medications you take. For Apple and Android products. www.medhelp.com/land/mood-diary-app
SparkPeople: Healthy Living Apps This app provides tools, support and resources for nutrition, health and fitness. www.sparkpeople.com
Balanced App: This app helps you track the things you love to do more often. It also motivates you to do them again. www.balancedapp.com
Lower-Cost Wellness Apps
Headspace: This app is designed to help you understand mindfulness and meditation when you need to relieve stress. Free 10-day trial. For Apple and Android products. www.headspace.com
Transform Your Life: A Year of Awareness Practice This app contains inspirational quotes, encouraging words and daily assignments that promote compassionate self-care and acceptance. Go to the iTunes Store® or Google Play® store and search for Transform Your Life. For Apple and Android products. 99¢
Simply Being: A soothing voice talks you through instructions to help you meditate and relax. Go to the iTunes Store® or Google Play® store and search for Simply Being. For Apple and Android products. $1.99
Lower-Cost Fitness Tracker Apps
Habit List: This app provides tools and support so you can reach your goals and track your habits. It motivates you, helps you stay focused and keeps you on track. $3.99 www.habitlist.com
MyMoodTracker: This app helps you track your moods, feelings and everything that affects how you feel. It also helps you understand what makes your feelings change and get you back on a path to feeling good. For Apple and Android products. $4.99