I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s the weather or the shorter days or the upcoming holiday season but I have been noticing that the pace of life has picked up.\u00a0 Everyone I talk to is busy, stretched and feeling \u201cstressed\u201d.<\/p>\n
To counteract this trend I have been sharing a variety of relaxation apps with my clients.\u00a0 These three have recently come to my attention.<\/p>\n
Fluid is a free app that is quite simple really \u2013 an image of rocks with water flowing over them and playing in the background is what the app designers call \u201cZen music\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 .\u00a0\u00a0 If you pay for Fluid2 you get to choose your own music.\u00a0 Besides the images of rocks you can choose an image of your own if you wish.\u00a0 There\u2019s not just the visual and auditory to experience there is a tactile element to this as well. \u00a0As you move your fingers over the screen it\u2019s as if you are moving your fingers through water creating ripples.\u00a0 It\u2019s mesmerizing and calming.<\/p>\n
Relaxing Sounds of Nature Lite is another free app.\u00a0\u00a0 Ahh, crickets chirping, rainfall, waves and more.\u00a0 You can control the volume and mix sounds together.\u00a0 Create your own relaxation soundscapes.\u00a0 Set a nature soundscape as your wakeup timer.\u00a0 There is an option to view a slideshow of nature photos as well.<\/p>\n
This next one you have to pay for.\u00a0 iZenGarden is a \u201cportable Zen garden\u201d complete with virtual sandbox and rake. You can choose elements to place in the garden while listening (or not) to the soothing soundtracks.\u00a0 \u00a0You can move elements around and rake the sand into patterns creating a meditative space online. One reviewer said the audio alone made the price of the app worthwhile.<\/p>\n
Just reviewing these sites I feel more peaceful and tranquil.\u00a0 Maybe you\u2019d like to give it a shot too.<\/p>\n
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