Between work deadlines, family group chats, and the never-ending pile of laundry, looking after your wellbeing can sometimes feel like just another thing on the to-do list. But the good news? There’s an app for that. (Several, actually.)
Whether you’re looking to sleep better, meditate more, eat mindfully, or simply find a bit of peace in the chaos, these wellness apps are like having a pocket-sized support team at the ready. Here’s our round-up of the best wellness apps to help you feel a little more “ahhh” and a lot less “aghhh”.
1. Headspace [hyperlink: https://www.headspace.com/]
Best for: Meditation newbies and stress-heads alike
If you’ve ever tried meditating but ended up making a mental shopping list instead, Headspace is for you. With its friendly animations, guided meditations, and sleepcasts (yes, bedtime stories for grown-ups), it makes mindfulness feel totally doable.
2. MyFitnessPal [hyperlink: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/]
Best for: Tracking your food without the guilt trip
If you want to be more mindful of your eating habits without spiralling into diet culture, MyFitnessPal is a great starting point. It helps you track meals, set goals, and understand what your body needs without being preachy.
3. Calm [hyperlink: https://www.calm.com/]
Best for: Anyone who needs help switching off
Whether you struggle with racing thoughts at bedtime or just need a moment of calm during your lunch break, Calm has your back. Think meditation, soothing music, gentle movement and even celeb-read sleep stories (yes, Harry Styles will literally lull you to sleep).
4. Flo [hyperlink: https://flo.health/]
Best for: Tracking your cycle and understanding your body
Flo is more than just a period tracker. It’s a wellness app that gives you insight into your hormones, energy levels, mood and symptoms throughout your cycle. It’s informative, empowering, and surprisingly pretty.
5. Nike Training Club [hyperlink: https://www.nike.com/za/ntc-app]
Best for: At-home workouts that don’t cost a thing
This one’s a gem. Nike Training Club offers loads of free workouts for every fitness level – from full-body burners to chill mobility flows. Plus, there are programmes tailored to your goals, whether that’s strength, endurance or simply moving more.
6. Balance [hyperlink: https://balanceapp.com/]
Best for: Personalised meditation support
Balance is like having a meditation coach in your ear. After asking a few questions about your stress levels, sleep habits and goals, it creates guided meditation plans tailored just for you. It’s a bit like therapy without the price tag.
7. Daylio [hyperlink: https://daylio.net/]
Best for: Tracking your mood and habits in one go
Daylio is perfect if you want to understand your moods without writing pages in a diary. It uses icons, colours and quick prompts to help you log how you feel and what you’re up to and then shows you patterns over time.
