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Happify
This app uses a range of science-based activities and games that help you take control of your negative feelings and thoughts, such as during periods of stress.
Combining cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness, the app starts by measuring your emotional well being and provides supportive guidance through a range of activities. This is a great way to lift your mood and promote a positive mindset.
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Houseparty
Many people may think this is similar to FaceTime, but this app allows you to have a virtual houseparty with up to 8 people. It allows you to connect with your friends as well as play games together – making it far more engaging and interactive than FaceTime.
This app doesn’t replace having a glass of wine with your friend, but is a good alternative if you want to feel connected with others (whilst in your own home!)
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Daylio Journal
Rated #91 in Lifestyle in the App store, Daylio enables you to keep a journal… without ever typing! You’re able to pick moods and add activities to understand your habits better, as well as setting goals to build new habits and become more productive.
Having a track record of your daily moods and activities helps to identify patterns, finding what has a positive effect on your day, prompting you to do more of these things!
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Moment
Maybe you don’t need an app, maybe you just need to get away from your phone as well as all the notifications and distractions that come with it. The sole purpose of Moment is to give you back time that you would have spent mindlessly scrolling through your phone.
The app helps you break your screen addiction through habit tweaks, which enables you to spend more time to focus on other moments that matter most. It also means that you can take time away from the external noise that can affect your mindset.
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Researchers continue to look at the effects of positive thinking and optimism, but it is suggested that there are many health benefits from better cardiovascular health to increased life span. All of the apps above approach positivity in a different ways, so it could be that one of these can work for you and can be included into your daily life.
Have you got other apps that have helped you stay positive? We would love to hear about them!
Published on 26 March 2020, last updated on 19 November 2020