DEEP DIVE
Beat Stress With Meditation
Seeking clarity on the best meditation app to support you on your wellness journey? Here’s a quick guide to finding one that aligns with your temperament and needs.
Longtime favorites Calm and Headspace have vast libraries of guided meditations for building gratitude, being more mindful, dealing with workplace challenges, and much more. Come evening, fire up soothing soundscapes, remixed music, or a bedtime story (not just for kids anymore!) to help ease into the land of nod.
Founded by news anchor Dan Harris after he had a panic attack live on national television, Ten Percent Happier draws on the wisdom of renowned meditation experts Jon Kabat-Zinn, Sharon Salzberg, and others. Don’t miss the steady stream of limited-time (and very motivational) meditation challenges.
Shine is a self-care app that helps you fit wellness into your everyday activities by making daily routines (doing the dishes, washing your face) more mindful. There are also resources for addressing bigger issues, like dealing with jealousy or learning to speak up for your needs.
Meditation Studio is designed with real life in mind. In the Collections section, you’ll find audio tailored to teens, college students, moms, entrepreneurs, veterans, first responders, and more.
Check in each day with MyLife Meditation about your current mood. Based on your responses, the app will recommend a relevant meditation that’s just right for the moment.
Looking for community? Insight Timer makes it easy to schedule a group meditation for friends and colleagues. Also explore the habit-building app Fabulous to find communities that are as dedicated to self-growth as you are.