An App a Day Keeps the Doctor Away😉 10 Apps to Improve Your Health

Happy World Health Day, Friend! ❣️

As service-based entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves consumed by the demands of our businesses, leaving little time for self-care and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

Sometimes, we’re so focused on meeting deadlines, accommodating client requests or closing new deals that we don’t take a moment to focus on us.

And then, when we’re off the clock, we find ourselves tending to the needs of our family and friends.

I’ll admit that I’m guilty of this, and I’ve been working on it. It helps that I have a supportive partner who will put his foot down if he sees me running ragged and apps that can help keep me on track.

The truth is, we often think that if we take time away from our business, things will fall apart when, in reality, prioritising our well-being is essential for sustaining long-term success and productivity. (My therapist loves to remind me about this.)

I’ve curated a list of 10 must-have apps to help you prioritise self-care, fitness, and overall wellness amidst your busy schedule.

1. Calm: Start your day on a... well, calm note with meditation and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress, increase focus, and end your day with soothing stories.

2. MyFitnessPal: Track your nutrition, set fitness goals, and stay accountable with this comprehensive calorie counter and exercise tracker. This app is extremely handy as you can simply scan the items' barcodes to gather nutritional info, which is great if you find yourself constantly eating on the go.

3. Headspace: Cultivate a positive mindset and improve your mental well-being through guided meditation and mindfulness techniques.

4. Sleep Cycle: Optimize your sleep patterns and wake up refreshed with this intelligent alarm clock that analyses your sleep cycles. If you have trouble sleeping or want to improve your sleep hygiene, the data here can be especially helpful.

5. WaterMinder: Stay hydrated throughout the day by tracking your water intake and receiving reminders to drink more. Yep, some of us need reminders to stay hydrated…

6. Forest: This app is a cute one. You plant virtual trees while you focus on work or take short breaks to boost productivity and reduce screen time distractions. The more time you spend away from your tree, the more your forest grows.

7. Strava: Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or enjoy other outdoor activities, track your workouts, set personal records, and connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts.

8. Mealime: Simplify meal planning and cooking with personalised recipes tailored to your dietary preferences and goals.

9. StretchIt: Combat the effects of prolonged sitting and improve flexibility with guided stretching routines designed for all fitness levels. Most of us spend so much time hunched over our desks that we don’t realise how achy our bodies have become or how stiff our joints are.

10. Habitica: Turn self-improvement into a game with this habit-building app that rewards you for completing tasks, forming healthy habits, and achieving goals. This app is great if you need that extra dopamine rush to motivate you!

Incorporating these apps into your daily routine can help you prioritise self-care, boost productivity, and maintain a healthy work-life balance as you navigate the entrepreneurial journey.

Remember, investing in your well-being is as important as growing your business. Here's to achieving success while staying happy, healthy, and fulfilled!

Let me know what you think if you try any of these apps! And if there are any others you recommend, reply to this email.

Talk soon!

Emjae ☕