Technologyhas forever changed the world we live in. Were online, in one way or another,all day long. In our personal and professional lives, technology can be ablessing as it made it easier to connect with others, and a curse that being ina state of always-connected and 24/7 contactable can make it really challengingto take some time to focus on your own well-being or spend time with family andfriends.

The goodnews is that we can turn the tables on the dark side of technology by usingtechnology to our advantage to de-stress and relieve some of the anxiety fromour hectic lifestyle.

I am going to share 10 effective methods that we teach our staff at iDesignYours where technology can help de-stress and develop a healthy lifestyle.

Devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops emit an artificial blue light and staring at screens of our devices all day can cause eye strain, and prevent us from feeling relaxed and sleepy.

UseGoogles Digital Wellbeing for Android Devices that not only chart what you doand for how long, but also packs extra features like turning the screen gray atnight to remind you to put your phone down, or it even outright disables appsafter a set time.

Apple userscan use Screen Time that allows you to monitor how much time you spend usingyour device and what youre doing with it.

Numerous studies have linked noise pollution to increased anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. A Cardiologist at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany says that noise aggravates these health conditions by inducing higher levels of stress.

Organizingyour time, to-do lists, scheduling events, emails and even going paperless canhelp you reduce the level of stress in your life. Use these simple apps toorganize your life with ease:

You canmake your computer or mobile device remind you to practice good work ergonomicsand break habits with these apps.

Fitness productslike FitBit and Apple Watch can also help you relax.

If you owna FitBit, Apple Watch or Garmin VivoSport, try the guided breathing exercisefeatures to relieve stress when your heart rate variability (HRV) sensor showsyour heart rate and stress level rising.

If youthought that wearables only go on your wrist, you might be surprised to learnabout Vitalis smart bra that will track your HRV and posture, and helpidentify what triggers stress for you.

It is saidthat nowadays there is an app for everything. It is quite true. From moodtracking to squeezing a virtual rubber duck, theres an app or a game foralmost any type of stress relief youre searching for.

Instead ofscrolling through social media and creating more negative energy, utilize apps/gamessuch as Little Wheel, Echogenesis, Pigment or Personal Zen, which contains aseries of games focused on reducing anxiety levels.

Music is considered the best food for your spirit. Listen to your favorite songs to de-stress, or listen to the top 10 relaxing songs ranked by scientists if youre in need of immediate relaxation.

Meditationis one of the oldest techniques in the world to relieve stress and tension.

Schedule 10minutes out of each day, put it in your phones calendar for a reminder, toclear your mind and reset your thought process.

If you feel like you are always on the go, try an app like Simple Habit to develop a practice of meditation in the midst of the busyness of life (during a commute, on a walk, while working).

Acupressure is a homeopathic remedy that uses targeted pressure to clear blockages that could be causing pain, tension, or stress in the body. If youre like me, spending the time and money to actually go visit an acupressure specialist is out of the question. Fortunately, technology has provided us with an app for a guided DIY acupressure process that can be done on your own time.

For betteror worse, our smartphones, tablets, and computers are here to stay so why nottry to harness cutting edge advances in technology to combat the anxiety andstress, and encourage mental and emotional health.

Do you haveany other tips, apps or new technology that can help reduce the stress and letyou lead a healthy lifestyle? Let me know in the comments.

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