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New mobile phone applications pop up every day, and we’re always being told to download the next big thing. But what are the apps that you actually need on your phone? There are many apps that we’ll most likely all have downloaded, such as alarm clocks, calculators, maps, and so on, and some that many of us won’t have on our phones that we should.
We’ve highlighted five of the best types of apps that you need on your phone so that you’re getting the best use out of your screen time.
Organization
We don’t know about you, but there’s nothing more stressful than trying to keep track of all of your work and social commitments, appointments, grocery lists, and friends’ birthdays by writing them down in various notebooks and calendars around the house. Life gets much easier when you organize your life in one place: your phone.
We like to use shared calendar apps that can be used in collaboration with family and friends to keep track of all plans made. They’re really useful because you can see exactly when everybody on the shared calendar is and isn’t free, which makes organizing something so much simpler.
It’s always a good idea to download a reminder or countdown app as well, which will send you notifications when your event is coming up, whether this be an important anniversary, doctor’s appointment, or work deadline. It takes a big weight off of your shoulders knowing that even if you forgot something, your phone won’t.
Gaming
One of the main reasons that we all use our phones is to switch off for a bit after a long day to have fun and play some games. There are a ton of games out there to pick from, but for a unique blend of excitement and strategy, you might consider exploring free casino games.
The key benefit of free casino games is that you have the chance to engage in the full gambling experience without having to leave your home, or even step away from your phone! These games don’t cost anything to download, and they allow players to browse from a huge selection of well-known casino activities, like roulette, poker, and blackjack. Different apps will offer different incentives to download, as well, including sign-up bonuses, rewards programs, and more.
In addition to casino games, there’s also a huge range of puzzle and strategy games available for your smartphone, sure to keep your mind challenged. Whether you want to unwind with Candy Crush or test your language skills against your friends in Words with Friends, these games each offer unique challenges and game mechanics. They are easy to play in short bursts, and many of these games have social aspects, allowing you to connect and compete with friends or players worldwide.
Fitness
Looking after our bodies is important, but finding the discipline and motivation to consistently exercise can be difficult. Downloading the right apps on your phone can make the fitness journey so much easier.
For example, using an application that develops specific workout guides for you according to your goals can take away the pressure of walking into a gym and not knowing where to start. Instead, it means you don’t have to spend months trying to figure out which exercises will be optimal for you.
If nutrition is where you want to focus, then there are lots of fitness apps, such as MyFitnessPal, that will create meal plans and full nutritional guides for you. All you have to do is answer some questions about your lifestyle and goals, and the app will take care of the rest. As is the case with many fitness apps, you can choose how involved you’d like them to be. In other words, whether you’d like them to track your progress and send you notifications to keep you in line with your goals.
Productivity
Sometimes we don’t want to be productive when we’re on our phones, and that’s fine. But there are other times when utilizing our phones to help us boost our productivity levels is really valuable.
If you struggle to concentrate without checking your phone or feel like your attention span dips when you have to focus on one thing for a long amount of time, we recommend downloading an app that will help with this. There are lots of applications that allow you to set a timer, and for that amount of time, your phone will lock, meaning that you cannot scroll on social media, take pictures, or play games. This may not sound like a very fun type of app, but trust us when we say you need it!
There are lots of other productivity apps out there, which you can create task lists, meal plans, priority lists, and so on, as well as use as virtual journals or diaries.
Relaxation
A lot of us overlook the importance of relaxation and doing nothing, but it’s really important for our wellness and maintaining our mental health. Recently, lots of apps have been developed with the sole purpose of aiding our wellbeing and boosting relaxation.
A great example of this is meditation apps like Headspace. Typically, they work by asking you a few questions about your life and what you want to get out of the meditation, and then you’ll have access to a whole range of different meditative practices and chants. You can customize these apps most of the time, choosing whether you want to implement discipline and have notifications turned on and progress tracked, or whether you want to be able to come and go as you, please.
Another amazing type of relaxation application is those that revolve around audio. If you struggle to get to sleep or feel relaxed when you’re on a busy train or plane, then these are the apps for you. They have an extensive library of relaxing audio tracks, ranging from instrumental music to guided meditations.
Concluding Thoughts
There is a whole world of apps out there that you might never have considered downloading. Hopefully, after reading this, you will! There is so much joy that can come from using our phones to develop our fitness journey, discover fun new games, get on top of our commitments, and maintain our wellbeing.
Rather than only using our mobile phones for checking emails and setting early morning alarms, let’s prioritize our happiness and health, and see how much life improves.
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