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Section
Mental Wellbeing
Movement, stress, habits and digital life
How exercise, daylight, breathing and routine affect stress, mood and focus, plus sourced reviews of meditation, habit and screen-time apps. We signpost real help when self-help is not enough.
Comparison
Calm vs Headspace: Which Meditation App Is Better?
A source-reviewed Calm vs Headspace comparison of dated US and UK prices, store ratings, privacy labels, and what trials actually measured.
Format
All
Practical guide 34
Data-backed list 3
How-to / routine 2
Science explainer 8
Comparison 5
Habit Stacking for Exercise: Attach Movement to What You Already Do
Habit stacking for exercise ties short movement to daily cues like coffee, commutes, or closing the laptop. Start tiny, grow slowly, and seek care whe...
Screen-Time Apps: What Counts as Success Beyond Fewer Minutes?
Screen time app evidence is thinner than store graphs. Minutes matter less than opens, overrides, and whether the week still matches your goal.
Headspace Review Is the Meditation Subscription Worth It?
A source-reviewed Headspace review of the meditation year versus Plus, dated store ratings, privacy labels and what the RCT set actually measured.
Forest App Review: Is Gamified Focus Still Worth It?
A source-reviewed Forest app review with dated US and UK Plus prices, separate store ratings, ad and privacy notes, and what remains unverified.
When a Drink-Less App Is Not Enough: Safety, Withdrawal and Support
Source-reviewed alcohol reduction app safety: NHS and NICE withdrawal rules, when to stop using an app, and where to get help in the UK and US.
one sec Review: Can It Really Reduce Mindless App Use?
A source-reviewed one sec review with dated US and UK prices, a 2023 PNAS field study, Play Data Safety notes, and who should skip the Pro plan.
Best Habit, Mood and Journaling Apps: Behaviour Change and Privacy Compared
A source-reviewed shortlist of the best habit tracking apps for moods, journals, and routines — dated store prices and privacy notes, not a lab rankin...
Finch vs Fabulous: Which Habit and Self-Care App Is Better?
Finch vs Fabulous compared from dated store listings, official prices and privacy pages. A decision rule, not a trophy. Not a hands-on lab test.
Best Calm Alternatives for Meditation, Sleep and Relaxation
A source-reviewed shortlist of Calm alternatives—Headspace, Insight Timer, Waking Up, Balance and Aura—with dated prices, not a lab test.
Freedom App Review: Is the Distraction Blocker Worth It?
A source-reviewed Freedom app review with dated US and UK prices, separate store ratings, Locked Mode notes, and what the 2023 privacy policy actually...
Best Meditation and Mindfulness Apps: Evidence, Pricing and Privacy Compared
A source-reviewed shortlist of the best meditation apps — Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, Waking Up, Balance and Aura — with dated prices, not a lab r...