10 Wellness Apps for the Entrepreneur

Funding woes, seven-day work weeks, general uncertainty for the future – these are all inevitable aspects of entrepreneurship that can be physically and psychologically taxing for most emerging entrepreneurs. Here are 10 wellness apps that we live by to optimize our focus and productivity while protecting our mental health.

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1. Balance

Balance is a personalized meditation program that offers custom-tailored meditation practices for specific goals and needs. New to meditation? Start with their free 10-day Foundations Plan to learn fundamental meditation skills and get the most out of your practice.

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2. Endel

Listening to the same Deep Focus playlist over and over? Endel offers algorithm-powered soundscapes to give your mind and body what it needs to achieve total immersion in any task. Choose from a list of objectives (Rest, Focus, Sleep – to name a few) and sink into soothing soundscapes that rise and fall in line with your immediate internal and external conditions like location, time zone, weather, and heart rate.

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3. MindNode

Are you a visual person? Do you have great ideas, but struggle to execute them? MindNode is a powerful mind-mapping tool that helps you organize your thoughts and turn them into a clear and tangible picture. You can even turn your mind map into a task list or outline to transform your thoughts into action.

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4. Todoist

Todoist is one of the most clean and intuitive to-do list apps on the market – a must-have for small business owners, type A personalities, and anyone who wants to manage their daily tasks. Features include quick entry, setting reminders and even task delegation for collaborative projects.

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5. Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio offers a wide variety of video tutorials organized by practice type, objective, fitness level, and more. You can create your own custom program by downloading your favorite videos and scheduling them throughout the week.

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6. Kaia

Spend 10+ hours behind a desk? Chances are, your lower back can use some love. Designed by a team of doctors and experts specifically concerned with back pain relief, Kaia offers hundreds of exercises to manage your back pain in as little as 15 minutes a day.

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7. Jour

Beautifully illustrated and intuitively designed, Jour is an interactive journal that presents you with three new questions daily that are specifically crafted to help you reflect on your day, note the moments that matter to you, set intentions for the future, and check in on how you're feeling.

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8. Timeshifter

Traveling for business? Developed by world-renowned scientists based on the latest sleep and circadian neuroscience, Timeshifter offers personalized plans to combat the disruptive symptoms of jet lag such as insomnia and sleepiness so you can arrive at your destination feeling your best.

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9. Streaks

As we mentioned in a previous post, creating micro-habits is an effective way to reach your long-term goals. Problem is, micro-habits can also be hard to keep. Streaks is a management tool that helps you track up to twelve tasks you want to complete each day and develop a streak of good habits.

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10. Sleep Cycle

Did you know? The key to feeling rested in the morning is to wake up during your lightest sleep phase. The Sleep Cycle app tracks your sleep patterns via motion detection overnight and wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase. According to the Guardian, “the result is so gentle and lovely it feels like being woken up by a mermaid stoking your hair or a unicorn nuzzling your toes.”

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