By Lola Soto, Staff Reporter
1. Viridi
Sometimes, having a lack of responsibility can create feelings of purposelessness and lack of direction— especially during quarantine. Viridi is a peaceful app providing the opportunity to grow and care for succulents in real time. Having the opportunity to be responsible for the growth of plants and witnessing the development they make as a result of your care can definitely feel uplifting and motivating. Happy planting!
2. Calm Harm (TW: Self Harm)
Let’s face it: self-harm is a genuine issue our generation faces. Calm Harm aims to combat those tendencies with the help of motivational monsters who aim to teach consumers to “ride the wave” by providing distracting activities and meditations. Embedded within this app is also an urge tracker for those who’d like to track their progress.
3. I Love Hue
Have an eye for color? I Love Hue provides beautiful puzzles based on color hues which increase in difficulty as you progress. With no timers and no penalties, it is easily one of the most calming puzzle apps in the app store. Upon completing each puzzle, you are rewarded with a positive affirmation— the ultimate motivating factor.
4. The Pattern
For those on the more spiritual side of the spectrum, The Pattern takes your birth date, time, and place in order to analyze your personality and how the world’s timing influences you. Input a friend’s information with their permission to test friendship and romantic compatibility as well as to see how similar or different you are.
5. Avocation
Now more than ever, it is evident many people struggle with maintaining healthy habits and daily routines. Avocation is a helpful habit tracker which aids in planning productive routines, tracks habitual progress, provides insight on the psychology of habits, and offers fun extras. Guidance and structure have never been this calming!
6. SLOWLY
If there’s one thing quarantine inhibits, it’s our need for socialization. SLOWLY helps unite people around the globe on the basis of similar interests for a unique penpal experience. Letters send in real-time, enhancing the pen pal experience’s authenticity. Personal information is limited unless both parties consent, creating a safe way to virtually connect with new people.
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