To guarantee I'll never push off a calendar reminder, I set one for just after brushing my teeth, since I do that every day. You can also pick from options like after showering or any other daily activity. Before starting the meditation, I answer a question about how I'm feeling, whether it's anxious, stressed, happy, or sad. Then I listen as a female voice leads me through a three-minute-plus mediation. After each session I rate my teacher and let the app know how I was feeling. I also love tracking my sessions with the Aura checklist to help solidify my goal.

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As a type A human, I like when I can check things off a list, plus when one of them is simply to breathe three times in a row, I feel like a rock star. When I opened the app, I watched a video intro from Lynne, who created the sessions and is the voice behind it. Then I could pick from a series of exercises, depending on my goals. Did I want to feel happier? Do I need better sleep?

I selected one of seven focuses, but you can also try the 7-Day Challenge to help get in the habit. There are also short options like the two-minute stress relievers , and a sweet dreams program that helps me drift off to sleep with ease. When I first logged in, I told the app I didn't know how to meditate, just to get the full experience. Then I had to pick why I wanted to start, with reasons ranging from managing my emotions to energizing my body, to bringing focus and clarity into my life.

After that, the options are endless. But I like that I can pick my focus, whether I want to feel gratitude, de-stress, or just be more aware. The app takes into account your mood as you start the session.

Before I began, I was asked to rate my happiness, how content I was, and my alertness on a scale. I also rated these levels once I completed each session. From there, more options appear—the more I sessions I completed, the more options were unlocked. I like that I could also pick different programs like everyday mindfulness, sport, or workplace options. Sign up for our Newsletter and join us on the path to wellness.

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Share via Twitter. Share via Pinterest. Calm Open the app to hear the soothing sounds of a fire crackling, rain falling on leaves, birds surrounding a mountain lake, or wind in the pines—whichever appeals to you.

Inscape Choose from one of three techniques—mindfulness, mantra, or focus—before learning the how and why behind meditation. Headspace Andy Puddicombe started the app years ago, and his even-keeled British-accented voice makes any meditation enjoyable. Simple Habit A soothing Aussie voice helped me figure out my breathing in the initial session. Aura To guarantee I'll never push off a calendar reminder, I set one for just after brushing my teeth, since I do that every day. Sattva When I first logged in, I told the app I didn't know how to meditate, just to get the full experience.

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Watch this video on YouTube. Available for iOS and Android. The Aura app is a little bit different from other meditation apps out there. If you enjoy the meditation of the day, you can save it to your library to use in the future. It focuses on compassion, sleep, depression, and anxiety.

A progress page holds you accountable and tracks your daily meditation streak. Insight Timer offers over 4, guided meditations from many, many teachers. There are different topics for you to focus on, such as compassion, stress, nature, and self-compassion.

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For podcast fans, Insight Timer also offers talk shows and podcasts! Investing 5 or 10 minutes of your day in meditation makes a huge difference. You will feel more calm and much more ready to face the challenges of the day. In contrast, whenever I miss a day of meditation, I can feel the difference in that I am out of sync with myself, my thoughts, and the world around me.