Mac OS X and iOS: Breathing Zone is a simple app that helps slow your breathing rhythm to calm you down and make you feel more relaxed. If you’re a bit stressed or anxious, it’s a good way to help you alleviate those feelings in just a few minutes. More »
Mac: Computers are supposed to make our work easier, but in reality they often just bring us more work and stress us out. Give your Mac the opportunity to help you relax for a change with Forismatic, a free app that sits in the menubar until you need a little inspiration to help you keep going. More »
We’re always excited when the weekend rolls around and we finally get a break. Then we wake up on Saturday, watch some television and realise we have absolutely nothing to do. Rather than sit on your butt all weekend, here are a few ways to make things more interesting. More »
Wired’s How-To Wiki has a nice roundup of time-tested relaxation advice, touching on the benefits of getting outside, quick meditating breaks and turning off email notifications. Among the tips anyone can use is a list of stretches that are desk do-able. More »
NatureSoundsFor.me is a nature-sound mixing board that not only lets you mix together sounds but share and download them too. More »
Believe it or not, you can improve your concentration and slow down your day-to-day life with meditation without ever uttering the word “chakra”. Incense, yoga pants and annoying dinner conversation are also optional. All you need is your breath. More »
If you’re stressed out after a whole week of work, web app Xoki will relax you by creating a custom, blank, colour-changing background in your browser. More »
