{"id":23649,"date":"2025-10-29T10:23:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/?p=23649"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:10:07","slug":"5-free-apps-to-pause-breathe-and-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/health-and-wellbeing\/5-free-apps-to-pause-breathe-and-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Free Apps to Pause, Breathe and Reset"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, we just need that little nudge to help us slow down, step away from the screen and reconnect with ourselves. Your phone doesn\u2019t have to be an endless source of notifications and doomscrolling \u2013 it can be a pocket-sized coach to remind you to take a moment of calm.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve curated a list of five free apps that make it easy to bring in moments of mindfulness, movement and focus into your every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Water<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span>Water Reminder App<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Are you guilty of leaving that glass of water undrunk? It can be easy to get distracted and before you know if, your head is starting to pound, and your focus is slipping. Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling tired and dizzy. Keep on top of your hydration goals with gentle reminders throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Pricing: free<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download the Water Reminder App<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Stretchly\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span>Stretchly<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t forget to take breaks from the computer, particularly if you work an office job. These include popup prompts to remind you to take microbreaks and do some quick stretches or take a moment to look away from the screen, giving you a moment away from your desk. This is a cross platform system so you can either have this on your phone as an app or directly on your laptop\/computer.<\/p>\n

Pricing: free<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download the Stretchly App<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"HEADSPACE\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span>Headspace<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Got a few minutes? Dip into a quick 2-5 minute guided meditation whenever you need it to help reset your mind. It\u2019s great for beginners to help you manage your sleep and stress. The app contains meditations, stress relieving exercises, sleep sounds, coaching and more.<\/p>\n

Pricing: Free with paid subscription options available<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download the Headspace App<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>Focus Friend by Hank Green<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This adorable new app gamifies focus! Created by online educator Hank Green, this little app encourages you to keep focused. When you focus, your Bean Friend will focus. If you interrupt your Bean, it will turn off the timer and it\u2019ll be very sad. You can earn decorations the more you focus. If you find yourself constantly getting distracted and reaching for your phone, this can help give you a nudge to make you more mindful of your doomscrolling. It\u2019s also very cute!<\/p>\n

Pricing: free<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download the Focus Friend App<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"I.Liv\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span>I.Liv<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

A thoughtful little app that helps you to set daily intentions that are aligned with your values, helping you to keep your day flowing with meaning and balance. It\u2019s an ongoing journey and provides members with daily practices to support their intentional living journey.<\/p>\n

Pricing: free<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download the I.Liv App<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Even the smallest of pauses can help to transform your day. Try one of these free apps today to create mindful moments, whenever you need them.<\/p>\n

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