5 apps that will help you find tranquillity during the coronavirus pandemic – breathe, meditate, sleep, relax
With all the negative news taking a toll on our sense of well-being, it’s time to find tranquillity amid the chaos by meditating and getting enough rest
One thing has become clear: we are in desperate need of peace of mind during the coronavirus pandemic. With the sheer volume of negative news our brains have to process each day, it’s time to find tranquillity amid the chaos by meditating and getting enough rest. These five apps come highly recommended by professionals after glowing reviews from users of meditation and sleeping aids.
Calm
With over 50 million downloads, Calm has many relaxing features from mindfulness meditation to sleeping stories, breathing programmes and ambient soundscapes.
Pros: Daily meditation practise with specific goals: managing stress, increasing happiness, reducing anxiety and self-esteem, ranging from two minutes to 35 minutes. The app also provides daily statistics and tracking features and has a special children’s programme with Calm Kids.
Cons: Limited free options; ideally suited to an experienced meditator.
Fee: One week free trial and US$12.99/month.
Best one: Soothing bedtime stories by actor Matthew McConaughey and a 10-minute Daily Calm programme.
Headspace