During this pandemic, it is normal to feel feelings of panic, anxiety and overall stress but obviously no one wants to feel like that. So, a solution people are turning to are meditation apps, such as Headspace or Calm. 

These apps are designed to help people become calmer and help improve one’s mood. On Apple’s app store, there are reviews for Headspace, there are a wide range of reviews, but the majority are good, the app is rated 4.9 stars out of 5. Here are some reviews for the app. 

“This app [Headspace] has completely changed me and the way I’m able to appreciate all the good that’s in my life,” said one of the reviews for this app. “If this is where you find your life stalling out, this app will bring you back to yourself.” 

Another app that is common for meditation and wellness is Calm. On the app store it is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars and it has many excellent reviews. 

“I absolutely love love love this app!” said a positive review for Calm. “…whenever I am feeling stressed or anxious about someone or something, I listen to one of the daily calms.” 

If you are still feeling wary on these apps, here are many things that meditation can do for a person. Benefits of meditation according to Headspace’s website, meditation positively impacts:

• Stress
• Mood
• Focus
• Compassion 
• Aggression
• Self-Compassion
• Sleep 
• Relationships 

Calm and Headspace both offer apps that are free to download with an optional paid subscription. The free apps offer a limited amount of sounds and meditations, but in order to unlock more than just a week’s worth of meditations the subscription is needed. However, if a meditation works, repeating it is available and at no charge.