From the article: Electronics Gifts for Stress Relief
I really like stress relieving applications for the iPhone—they’re all relatively inexpensive, can be used very conveniently throughout the day, and can be used as viable tools for stress relief by those who already have iPhones. The following is a list of iPhone applications that I’ve found that I’ve also really enjoyed, and would recommend for stress relief, as well as applications that other readers have enjoyed. What iPhone applications do you use to relieve stress? Add your answer to the list! Share Your Favorite App!
Relaxation app
- I use the relax app by Andrew Johnson. It is the best thing I have ever done. I use it every night and almost always fall asleep with it. Last week I took a 4 hour flight (something I have never done before) and I used the app on the plane. I was really relaxed. There is also a free version on iTunes.
- —Guest stressed iphone fan
iStress
- This app has many features for stress management. There's a module for learning relaxation, humor, and inspiring quotes. There's also a module that helps you identify negative thoughts and replace them with reframed positive ones. It also allows you to rate and graph your thoughts and feelings so you can track your progress in managing your stress. It's like having access to cognitive behavior therapy 24/7.
- —Guest iphonefan
All of Them!
- I just love to download and play with the free apps... doesn't matter if they're specificallly designed to relieve stress or not. On my commuter train ride to and from work, I particularly love to play with the Facebook app, and TwitFon, which allow me to keep up with my friends.
- —Guest Nancy L.
Everest (Hidden Expedition)
- Everest is great for tuning out stress. It's a super fun "Where's Waldo" type game where you roam through different picturesque expeditions, searching for hidden objects. It's really fun and the graphics are gorgeous. Warning-you'll forget your stress, but the game can tend to suck you in!
- —foodie04
Bejeweled!
- I play bejeweled. Spider solitaire is a favorite of mine. Puzzles give me a chance to focus on something else for awhile.
- —Guest Michelle
Scrabble
- It's not particularly made for stress relief, but I love the Scrabble app. I can play with people as I have time during my day, and it gives me a little break from stress. (Plus, the winning gives me a lift. Ah, the winning!)
- —Guest James
Daily Affirmations
- This is another great one for stress management. The benefits of affirmations are surprising, given how simple they are to use. (Search the site for 'affirmations' and read more about their benefits.) I like the application 'affirmations' because they give you many, many affirmations you can use on the go, in various categories so you can use them throughout the day. And it's cheap--less than a dollar!
- —Guest Elizabeth
Music Healing
- This iPhone application allows you to use music for stress relief more conveniently in your daily life. It has music at relaxing tempos that can be soothing and calming. It also provides you with the ability to put the music on a timer so you can immerse yourself in it or use it as a tool for music meditation, without losing track of time. (And, knowing that you won’t lose track of time, you can then relax more fully.) It can also be used to help you get to sleep, if that's what you're trying to do. When I first saw it, I was pleased to see that they quote yours truly in the application when establishing the value of music for stress relief, but that’s not why I’m recommending them.
- —Guest Elizabeth
