Freelance writer; staff writer at Make Use Of. A former teacher who specializes in creating educational resources. Topics: literacy, tech, wellness, and nature for clients including Readers Digest.
8 Things I didn’t expect to happen at my first sound bath
After trying multiple strategies to combat her anxiety and depression, one writer tries a sound bath—with surprising results for her mind and body
Recently, I participated in my very first sound bath experience. On a bitterly cold, stormy, autumnal night, I found myself somewhat reluctantly lying on the floor of a village hall, wrapped in a blanket.
An hour or so later, I was sipping herbal tea in a happy daze. What on earth had happened in that hall?
How older people can benefit from wearing an Apple Watch
Apple have always stressed that there’s an Apple Watch for everyone, so here’s why one of these watches is a great choice for older people
Apple has always stressed that its innovative range of smart watches is not age-limited, using the slogan, “There's an Apple Watch for everyone.”
Here are some of the many benefits that make the Apple Watch a great choice for people of retirement age and beyond.
How Spatial Audio Can Help With Stress Reduction and Good Health
Sound is a powerful healing tool. The benefits that both music and nature sounds confer for mental well-being are well documented. Over time, many meditation and mindfulness practices have utilized them to support people with stress, anxiety, and depression.
As audio technology develops at lightning pace, new frontiers open up in the use of sound to benefit your well-being.
How to Use Your Apple Watch to Make the Most of Your Running Workouts
You’ve got your Apple Watch on, and you’re all set for your run. There are lots of neat tips and tricks you can use to ensure you’re maximizing the many features of your wonderful device. So, before you set off, take a little time to explore how you can set up and use your smartwatch to make every stride count in your running workout.
How to Track Your Running Progress Using Apple Watch
If you own an Apple Watch, you’ll already know what an amazing tool you have on your wrist for measuring your health and fitness. Runners can benefit from a valuable suite of features in watchOS 9 and later.
Whether you’re just setting out on the first steps of a new fitness journey or training for a marathon, here’s how to track your running progress using your Apple Watch.
The best mental wellness apps for underrepresented groups
With mental health awareness more important than ever, here are the best mental wellness apps that take underrepresented groups into consideration
The number of people seeking help for mental health issues has steadily increased over the last three years and continues to grow. According to the latest NHS statistics, 1.72 million people were in contact with mental health services at the end of May 2023.
Although the root causes of mental health issues are complex...
How to Use Tech to Balance Your Fitness Goals With a Busy Work Schedule
Your most valuable asset is your physical and mental health. Yet in a busy working life, neglecting your personal fitness is easy. This can lead to immense health issues down the line. Globally, one in four adults doesn’t achieve the recommended levels of physical activity, according to the World Health Organization...
Artist Biography: John Canning Yates
How do you follow up a work described in the Independent on Sunday as “the best debut album since Marquee Moon”? That’s the question facing singer-songwriter John Canning Yates, twenty years on from the critically acclaimed ‘The First Album’ by his band Ella Guru.
It’s a welcome relief amid the rapidly changing musical landscape to find that all that has changed in John’s world is the number of musicians around him. The beautiful storytelling, the art of finding those magical musical moments ...
8 Apps and Online Communities for Support When You’re Pregnant
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it can also be a bewildering experience, especially if you’re expecting your first child. However, there’s no need to feel alone or overwhelmed at this exciting time of your life. Here are some apps and online resources to provide community support for pregnancy and early parenthood wherever you are.
11 Apps and Online Resources for Practicing Self-Compassion
Do you ever catch yourself in the act of judging yourself much more harshly for your faults and failings than you ever do others? This self-destructive tendency is all too common in people dealing with mental health issues.
If that chimes with you, and you know you’re constantly way too tough on yourself, it’s time to learn your own worth and practice a little self-compassion.
6 Apps That Use the Solfeggio Frequency for Stress Relief and Relaxation
The ancient practice of using music and sound tones to help with stress relief is evident throughout history, from the chants used by founders and early practitioners of the world’s main religions to the modern scientific practice of sound therapy.
One specific sound frequency, the 528 Hz frequency, is particularly powerful for stress relief and relaxation.
8 Apps That Use Spatial Audio to Promote Well-Being
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Music and sound have a long-attested role in well-being, from the therapeutic effects of listening to music to using sound in meditation. Rapid developments in spatial audio technology are now opening up exciting new possibilities.
As researchers uncover just how beneficial this innovative technology might be for your physical and emotional well-being, what is c...
10 Apps and Resources to Help You Create a Positivity Mood Board
If you’re looking for a simple way to give yourself a burst of positivity, there’s no better solution than spending a few moments creating a mood board. The clue’s in the name: you can put all of your favorite things in one place, then access them quickly to boost your mood at a glance.
Of course, there’s more to it than that. Creating a mood board to visualize your positive ideas is a key aspect of manifestation, the practice of outlining your aspirations and then taking concrete step-by-step action to make them a reality.
How Can Tech Help You to Manifest Your Personal Goals?
Do you believe you can make something positive happen by truly thinking it can happen and then working towards making your dream a reality? This is manifestation. For many people, manifesting is the key to making positive changes in life.
Manifestation is a powerful mental health practice that involves visualization and mindfulness. Here’s how you can use this method of positive thinking to achieve your personal goals and how technology can help with the process.
How to Download Music From Apple Music
With Apple Music, you can download songs, albums, and playlists so that you can listen to anything, even when you don't have an internet connection.
We're going to explain why you would want to do this and how to use Apple Music to download your favorite tunes on mobile and desktop.