Art Of Your Mind Online
Creating art is an excellent way to tap into a “state of flow,” a state of heightened focus that’s believed to reduce stress. Research also indicates that art can help stimulate the brain’s ability to create new neural pathways. This can boost memory and help slow the progression of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
The app features hundreds of meditations, organized into structured programs and categorized by theme. Typically, the sessions are about five to fifteen minutes long, although some can last 45 minutes or longer. They’re grouped into four pillars of mindfulness and well-being: Awareness, Connection, Insight, and Purpose.
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Designed for professionals and students alike, this app helps you develop a healthy, positive mind. Its framework is designed to increase focus and reduce anxiety, promote empathy and compassion, and build resilience and immune health.
You can choose from several types of meditations, including guided breathing exercises, yoga, and transcendental meditation. Each type has its own benefits and can be tailored to your specific needs. It’s also easy to share your meditations with others.
The app offers a free plan with a limit of 5 mind maps per person, and an advanced plan with unlimited mind maps for $10 a month, billed annually. You can use the app as a standalone app or integrate it into your workflow with tools like Dropbox and Microsoft Office.
It’s a little pricey, but the app has plenty of hyper-useful integrations. It has a robust search feature and supports dynamic charts, as well as exporting your mind maps in hi-res formats (such as.SVG,.PDF, and PowerPoint). The app is fast and responsive on mobile devices, but the free version limits you to uploading a limited number of images.
Insight Timer
This is a popular choice among meditators of all ages and backgrounds, with thousands of free and paid meditations to choose from. It’s easy to navigate, with a search function that allows you to find meditations based on theme or keyword. The app also offers an impressive selection of audio meditations, and is a great choice for those who enjoy listening to other people’s words as they meditate.