3 STRESS-BUSTING APPS

1 HEADSPACE

What: Former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe aims to demystify meditation and launch beginners into mindfulness in easy 10-minute sessions. As you advance there are themed meditations including 30 sessions aimed specifically at dealing with stress and how to reframe negative emotions. Excellent.

Price: 10 free sessions, €9.99 a month after that, or €299.99 for lifetime subscription 2 WHAT’S UP?

What: Aimed at building your psychological armoury, What’s Up? teaches CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and ACT (acceptance commitment therapy) techniques to help you cope with negative emotions, whether the problem is stress, anger, anxiety or depression. It has a handy diary to track feelings and habits, introduce breathing techniques, and even a castastrophe scale to help you put your troubles in perspective.

Price: free 3 BUDDHIFY

What: Created by mindfulness expert, author and speaker Rohan Gunatillake who also teaches the how-to of meditation, this is one of the bestselling apps available. Buddhify offers options for when you’re walking, travelling, on a work break or solo. Sessions last from four minutes to half an hour and you can track your sessions, learn the fundamental principles underlying meditation, and share with friends. It also has 60 sessions you can do with your kids.

Price:: €5.49 (one-off fee)