Music
Music is a wonderful stress reliever, and can be used in many ways to reduce tension, create energy, and promote wellbeing. (Here’s some research on the benefits of music if you’d like to know the particulars.) You may already have an MP3 player (if you don’t, then you should!), but it’s pretty darn convenient having one hooked up to you phone, and therefore with you at all times.
Camera
As a busy mom, I have to say that the camera feature is my favorite. How does it qualify as a stress reliever? Before getting the iPhone, I missed many photo opportunities with my kids because I often wouldn’t bring a camera with me. However, as someone who always brings her phone, the camera is there by default, and I almost never miss a good picture. (And, for me, that relieves a lot of stress and mommy guilt.) Also, scrolling through my stored photos (and my iPhone has stored over 2500 at a time!) can remind me of fun, carefree times when I’m feeling stressed, and can take my mind off of my frustrations for a few minutes.
Map
My sense of direction isn’t what it could be, but that’s why I love my iPhone’s map feature. It can show me where I am on the map, and give detailed directions from there to wherever I want to go. That relieves a lot of the stress of finding new places because I know I can never get truly lost.
NotePad
My iPhone has a notepad where I can type and store information. I love having my To Do lists, people’s phone numbers, or whatever Notes To Self I need with me at all times. My kids enjoy this feature as well.
Email and Internet
Especially for those of us who work from home, it’s a great stress reliever having access to email and the internet when we’re out and about. No more stressing over missed emails or forgotten information.
There are other great features on the iPhone, but these are my favorites—the ones I personally use the most, and think of as ‘stress relievers’. iPhone users: what do you think? What are your favorite features? Do you think the iPhone is worth the expense?
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