Why you Need Self-Care Apps
Creating and sticking to a realistic self-care plan can be overwhelming and time-consuming. However, these days as busy women, it is necessary to take care of ourselves so we can be at our best for our families. Fill your cup first! We need the strength and energy to raise kids, work, and complete the thousands of other tasks that keep us and our families happy and thriving.
Over the years, I have built a library of self-care apps on my phone that I count on to keep my mind and body healthy and strong. If you have a smartphone, there are plenty of apps that focus on self-care and health. There are a variety of options so you have to try some out to find what works best for you.
30 Self-Care Apps To Explore
Below are some apps on my Android phone that I use frequently. There may be different links for Apple phones but they are usually fairly similar so just do a quick search in your app store. Hope these ideas help you stay sane and cope with the pressures of motherhood and daily life!
Guided Meditations & Soothing Music for Sleep
Spiritual Guidance & Inspiring Messages
Positive Mindset & Gratitude Practice
- ThinkUp
- Gratitude Journal
- My Affirmations: Live Positive
- 365 Daily Motivational Quotes
- Virtual Hope Box
Fitness
Stay Organized & Track Habits
Meal Planning & Recipes
Fun Brain Games
Some of my Brain Games!
Build Your Self-Care App Library
Whatever helps you stay on track with living your best life is worth looking into. Schedule some time for yourself and research self-care apps that would benefit you. Ask around and find out what your friends are using and what works for them too. Check out the app store on your phone and spend some time exploring it!
xoxo
Jill DeMasi is a Lifestyle Blogger, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Wellness Coach with a passion for helping others manage stress, chronic pain, and anxiety. Learn more about her journey and wellness practice that offers natural solutions to stress at www.AtTheHeartofWellness.com.
Allison
Wonderful wealth of information. Now is a time when many really need these avenues for self care. I look forward to reading more of your articles.
Jill DeMasi
Thanks for reading, Allison! 🙂
Heather Jandrue
Thanks for the list of apps. I love the 365 days of motivation quotes.
Jill DeMasi
Feels good to read a few per day to cancel out the negative news!
Sandra Whitmore
Thanks, Jill. Very comprehensive list. Headspace has been my meditation app for years.
Jill DeMasi
That’s awesome to find one that really works for you!
Alexis Farmer
I’ve heard really good things about some of these apps! I want to try Headspace.
Jill DeMasi
Let me know what you think of that one!
Marianne
Until I read this post, I didn’t realize just how many self care apps I actually have on both my phone and iPad! Everything from health to nutrition to fitness to gratitude.
Jill DeMasi
I am still finding ones to try. So many choices!
Tricia Snow
How cool that I can have a gratitude journal in an app! Thanks for the tips. I will be looking into a few of them!
Jill DeMasi
I love that you can read back what you were grateful for in past entries!
Kristen W Allred
Thank you for these suggestions for self-care apps. I’ve been looking for a recipe one and will probably try Yummly.
Jill DeMasi
I love their recipe videos!
Barbara
These are great apps to consider to get motivated! It makes it easy!
Jill DeMasi
A good way to pass the time!
Emily
Great list! I have some of them, I do get addicted to the brain games, so I try to avoid them haha
Jill DeMasi
I know what you mean! I can play the wheel for hours lol
Angela
Calm! I love it. Will try a few of these other ones too.
Jill DeMasi
I use that one often!
Sabrina DeWalt
My, how times have changed. It seems there is an app for pretty much anything you can think of now.
Jill DeMasi
There are thousands to explore!
Cindy Moore
This is a great resource! So many helpful apps.
Jill DeMasi
Thanks, Cindy! I hope it is helpful 🙂