Keep calm and carry on (with your meditation)
Stress has become somewhat of a daily experience. In many countries, people feel helpless to do anything. But as we all haplessly watch the continual barrage of (somewhat alarmist) information that streams through our television sets, it’s important to remember that we need to stay calm in order to make the decisions we need to make. Studies have pointed to meditation as something that can ease depression and anxiety, as well as a few other physical conditions. Read on below to check out some helpful meditation apps you can download and try for yourself.
Calm
With over 50 million downloads and a handful of Apple Store awards, Calm is an all-around meditation app that both relaxes and teaches. On the app, you can try different types of meditations (for managing stress, for self esteem), learn how to properly execute breathing techniques, and even watch mindfulness masterclasses from the likes of Elizabeth Gilbert (author of “Eat, Pray, Love”). There are various stories, sounds, and videos that can help anyone in distress de-stress.
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