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    Stressed out? Try these meditation apps for 2020

    With so much stress- and anxiety-inducing headlines these days, it can be tough for many to step back and unwind. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of meditation-based apps can help you relax. Shine is your support system for daily stress and anxiety, with an audio library of more than 500 original meditations, bedtime stories, and ambient music  to help you shift your mindset or mood… and to feel more in control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The app is free for iOS and Android. Sanvello for Stress & Anxiety is an app that helps you understand you. It gives you clinically validated techniques to help you manage…

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    Meditation Apps

    Between our busy schedules, social media, nonstop news cycle and more, we could all stand to take at least a few minutes to reset each day. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of meditation apps can help you do that very thing – relax. Headspace helps you take a few minutes each day to meditate, whether for focus, exercise, sleep, or more. It trains you to develop a routine, and gives you the option of mini-meditations and “SOS” sessions if your anxiety is increasing. It’s free for iOS and Android, but a paid subscription is required regardless of platform. 10% Happier brings together instructors, specialists, and scientists to teach…

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    Meditation Apps

    From addressing issues like anxiety and sleeplessness to simply wanting to maintain a healthy mindset, millions of people know the power of meditation. And by using the right meditation app,  there’s no excuse for not taking a short “time out” every day. The Headspace app is among the most popular meditation apps. You get a 30-day trial that serves as an introduction to meditation. Each session lasts about 10 minutes. If you subscribe, you get more options, such as the ability to track progress and access to specific sessions aimed at helping address a variety of topics including depression, trouble with sleep, and even self-esteem. The app is free for…