Whether or not you believe in the existence of Blue Monday: with these iOS apps you are guaranteed to kick off the week with a good feeling.
1. Headspace
We can recommend the meditation app Headspace on any day. This stylish meditation app introduces you to the benefits of regular meditation in an accessible way. There are several exercises available that allow you to focus on the things that are important to you. In the meantime, Headspace carefully keeps track of the sessions, so that you build up a nice overview of all your exercises over time.
→ Download Headspace in the App Store (free)
2. Super Mario Run
If there is one game that can cheer you up this gray day, it is the colorful world of Super Mario Run. Run and jump through a few levels and it’s hard to suppress that smile on your face. Super Mario Run is Nintendo’s first real smartphone game released in late 2016. You can try out a few levels without obligation, which is just enough to get through this blue Monday.
→ Download Super Mario Run from the App Store (free)
3. Coach.me
Coach.me is the former Lift, the app that helps you achieve your personal goals. Blue Monday is particularly depressing because many people realize that little of their New Year’s resolutions have come to fruition. Instead of giving up, you can get started with Coach.me to set up a concrete plan for the implementation of your goals. If you prefer, you can also hire a personal coach who will give you advice and tips via the app for 15 dollars.
→ Download Coach.me in the App Store (free)
4. Happier
Research shows that keeping a happy moment several times a day will make you feel a lot happier. Happier teaches you to be happier by offering bite-sized lessons. These show how you can find more peace or satisfaction in your daily activities, for example. In addition, you can get in touch with other Happier users, so that you stay positive together during Blue Monday.
→ Download Happier in the App Store (free)
5. Moodnotes
Everyone has a bad day from time to time, but it only becomes a problem when you have more negative than positive days. With Moodnotes you get a nice insight into this. By indicating how you feel every day, the app compiles a detailed profile that provides insight into the way you organize your life. A good time to start today, to see if this Blue Monday is a one-off for you, whether you also have blue Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays very often.
→ Download Moodnotes from the App Store (free)
6. Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
Just like Super Mario Run, Nintendo’s other iOS game is one that will easily cheer you up. In Pocket Camp you are the owner of your own campsite, which you must make as pleasant as possible for all residents. Slowly but surely, more and more new animal friends are coming to your camp. In the meantime, you pick some apples, create your own garden and catch a fish every now and then. A fine one
→ Download Animal Crossing Pocket Camp from the App Store (free)
Also read: How Meditation Apps on iPhone Help You Get Zen