LIFE HACK
The importance of wasting time
Going to the gym and learning a new language are admirable goals. But sometimes, after a long day, all you want to do is stay home, curl up in bed and stream a show or space out.
It might not sound like much, but relaxing can be one of the best ways of practising self-care. Here are some apps to help you recharge.
Be a Couch Potato
You’ve most likely heard of fitness trackers for running, hiking and biking. They’re all about getting sweaty.
But Couch Potato tracks something different: how often you take breaks. True to its name, it’s super easy to use. You barely have to lift a finger and the app will automatically calculate how long you’ve been inactive during the day.
Practise #SelfCare
You’ve meticulously decorated your room with plants, books and paintings. Too bad you’ve been so busy that you haven’t actually had any time to enjoy it.
That’s where #SelfCare can help. In this game, the amount of time you spend with it doesn’t go toward XP or levelling up; it’s just there to help you manage anxiety in a safe virtual space. Sometimes we need to be less focused on outcomes to shed our cares. Listen to the soothing music, take a deep breath and pet the little cat tucked in your virtual bed. You’re sure to find some relief.
Space out in your Inner Garden
The first time you open up Inner Garden, you’ll probably have no clue what you’re doing. But that’s okay, just gaze at the falling leaf. As the soft music plays, you’ll notice the leaf rising in the air and the more you focus on it, the more the image comes to life. Concentrate and you’ll see different gardens slowly cycle through the four seasons.
We recommend you pick a lazy afternoon to while away the hours with Inner Garden; watch the dusk shadows dance across your window, listen to the birds chirp and the wind rustle. Perfect.