{"id":137207,"date":"2019-09-28T18:56:06","date_gmt":"2019-09-28T18:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=137207"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:30:19","slug":"best-stress-management-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/best-stress-management-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best apps to help you manage stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to a recent poll from Gallup, 55% of Americans are stressed out<\/a> at some point during the day.<\/p>\n

When we are stressed, it affects those around us as well. We don’t sleep as well, we can fall into depression<\/strong>, and we can become irritable.<\/p>\n

To help manage stress, there are apps that can help you make it through the day and keep your composure<\/strong>. Do yourself a favor and download some of these apps to help ease your tension.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5 apps to help you manage stress<\/h2>\n

1. Breathe2Relax<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Breathe2Relax\"<\/p>\n

Breathe in. Breathe out.<\/p>\n

It should be a simple concept, but when we fry ourselves, we don’t take the time to pause and calm down.<\/p>\n

The app does so much more than give you breathing exercises<\/strong>. It also can pair with your Apple Watch<\/a><\/strong> to monitor your heart rate.\u00a0<\/strong>It will also monitor your stress patterns for you and show you your progress.<\/p>\n

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2. At Ease<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"AtAt Ease comes with a lot of the tools you find in other stress-management apps. There are breathing exercises and meditations<\/strong> you can do to help manage your stress. However, where the app shines is in its guided journaling feature.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided journaling helps the user become self-aware<\/strong> of the things causing them to feel stressed and anxious. You ask yourself some of the tough questions to help pinpoint the root causes of your stress<\/strong>. From there, you work on how to treat yourself.<\/p>\n

This app costs $3, but for those who think this can help them, it’s well worth it.<\/p>\n

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3. Headspace<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Headspace\"<\/p>\n

There is such a learning curve with meditation. It is so much more than sitting “criss-cross applesauce” while chanting “Om” over and over again.<\/p>\n

Headspace has a 10-day course<\/strong> that teaches you how to properly mediate. That may sound excessive, but you only have to devote a few minutes a day to learning.<\/p>\n

Headspace uses real-life science<\/strong> coupled with ancient meditation practices<\/strong> to help you reduce your stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

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4. Happify<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Happify\"Happify uses activities and mobile games<\/strong> to help you manage your stress. Yes, we’re serious.<\/p>\n

The app might sound a bit odd, but the experts and scientists at Happify have put research and studies into how the games operate. More than 80% of the people who used the app said that their stress levels went down<\/strong> because of the app.<\/p>\n

The games help teach you positive skills like how to give, how to show empathy, and how to savor the moment. The app also helps you track your progress<\/strong> so you can see for yourself how far you’ve come<\/strong> on your journey.<\/p>\n

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5. Pacifica<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Pacifica\"<\/p>\n

We saved the best for last.<\/p>\n

Pacifica is an all-in-one app to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. The app features several different types of exercises to help you manage your breathing, relax your muscles<\/strong>, and even help give you a more positive outlook on life.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The app also manages your lifestyle patterns<\/strong> such as how often you workout, how often you sleep, and your caffeine intake. Even better, the app can help you find a therapist<\/strong> in your area and\u00a0help you find support systems<\/strong> such as groups and even podcasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Wrapping up<\/span><\/p>\n

These apps can help, but the things causing you stress and anxiety might have a deeper meaning. If you have chronic anxiety, it may be in your best interest to see a therapist or psychiatrist. Anti-depressants<\/strong> and anxiety medication<\/strong> might be your answer.<\/p>\n

Talk to your family and loved ones about your stress, and get the help you need.<\/p>\n

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