Category: Meditation Apps Reviews

I just need some space— no pun intended

Dear Headspace,

It’s time we had a talk. I’ve been doing alot of self-reflecting lately and it’s wild that we’ve been together for so long, but lately I’ve been and I just don’t know if I need you anymore. Ouch, I know that’s harsh. But the more work I do on my own—creating boundaries, releasing trauma, etc—I realize that besides the fact I have to reach for the main source of constant distraction– my PHONE —to talk to you, $95.99 a year is a ton of money for a meditation app. 

Mindfulness in the Digital Age

Lately my iPhone, the keeper of my emails, to-do lists and sleep stats, has begun to feel like an extensive self-help library. As I have begun learning and practicing mindfulness, I have undergone the task of testing the best meditation apps in order to share with you, dear reader, tips and insights from my discoveries.

A Meditation App Cheat Sheet

Choosing a meditation app isn’t all wind chimes and calming images. Before committing to what are pretty expensive monthly or annual subscriptions, make sure you do a little research. Here I compiled a little cheat sheet for what these five top-rated apps offer. All apps are available on Android and iOS. 

Am I really suppose to find calm in that device that stresses me out the most?

There is something incredibly ironic and paradoxical about using your phone — the biggest cause of distraction in your life— to help us become more mindful and self-aware.

Meditation apps tend to tote the misconceptions that mindfulness meditation is both hard and easy at the same time— and can lead to people becoming disillusioned, discouraged and ultimately giving up on the practice.