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5 apps that make it easier for us to lockdown
Apps against the lockdown frustration
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Infection numbers, new restrictions or easing: Corona has so far also had the year 2021 firmly under control. The magic word is distraction. We introduce you to five apps that make the lockdown more comfortable for us.
Do you know that? The days feel endless, but at the same time the motivation is down. You can't get yourself up and you don't feel like going for the tenth walk this week. In this case, cool apps provide a remedy, of which we would now like to introduce you to five of the editors' favorites.
5 tips against the lockdown frustration
Spirit junkie
We pick up the daily dose of positive energy when we wake up. The self-proclaimed "Spirit Junkie" Gabrielle Bernstein has left dangerous addictions behind with a radical change in mindset. Now she distributes strength, confidence and honesty with her own app. In times of lockdown, with all its psychological stress and fears, this is really damn good.
Gaiali
Snacks of knowledge for in between: If you have your hands full 24/7 but still want to learn and understand new things, Gaiali is warmly recommended. In a good 10 minutes, all topics from religion and art to science and finance are clearly explained in audio contributions. With a smart planning tool you can create your own "curriculum" and get a little smarter every day with little effort.
Balloon
Just switch off: The Balloon meditation app provides moments of calm and mindfulness in stressful everyday life. Step by step you learn to meditate properly and to find your focus at your own pace. Supported by Germany's leading mindfulness researchers, a whole library of guided audio meditations awaits users.
These apps pass the time in lockdown
House party
With the free Houseparty app, your friends can easily come to your home virtually. Thanks to group video telephony and various features, the conferences can be made entertaining and particularly user-friendly. That doesn't replace going to a café together, but it's still nicer than sitting alone on the sofa.
Only one
There are dating apps like the proverbial sand by the sea, but perfect partners are not. The Hamburg app Only One has set itself the task of being different – better. Here, too, the liking or displeasing is indicated by swiping left or right, but only two people can be connected to each other. Concentrating on the essentials, namely the character of a person, is the top priority here.