Managing your stress levels takes practice. If you tend to struggle with stressful events, apps are a great place to start learning techniques to take control of your emotional responses. Try these three apps and see how they make a difference in your well-being.
Happify
"Happify's science-based activities and games can help you overcome negative thoughts, stress, and life's challenges. Our techniques are developed by leading scientists and experts who've been studying evidence-based interventions in the fields of positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy for decades. 86% of people who use Happify regularly report feeling better about their lives in 2 months!"
Breathe2Relax
"Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing. Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management."
Personal Zen
"Built by a team of leading scientists and mobile developers and backed by clinical research, playing Personal Zen retrains your brain to lower stress and anxiety. In fact, clinical studies show that Personal Zen can decrease stress and anxiety when used for only a few minutes a day, a few days a week. Meant to be used during breaks in your day or for brief sessions while relaxing at home, Personal Zen is on-the-go, fun, and easily fits into your day. Just like exercising a muscle, stress reduction takes practice, so come back to Personal Zen to build stress resilience or to combat stronger feelings of anxiety."