10 ways to bust stress online
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Dealing with stress, anger or anxiety can be overwhelming and unpleasant, especially if you’re at work. There’s only so much hiding in the toilets checking Facebook or Twitter for the millionth time can alleviate frustrations. In fact, sometimes social media just makes things worse.
Fortunately, if you’re having one of those days, there are a number of brilliant stress busting tools available at your very fingertips. Here are some of our favourite places to relax and unwind online.
The Nicest Place On The Internet
Truly the nicest place on the internet. Get virtual hugs and beaming smiles of encouragement from happy strangers to the sound of happy music. A sweet little mood boost when you’re feeling low.
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The Thoughts Room
Tell the Thoughts Room exactly what’s stressing you out by typing your concerns and frustrations into the the empty box then watch your worries literally explode into stars. It’s private and nobody can view or comment on what you’ve written.
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Tiny Kittens
Watch tiny kittens in real time just doing their thing!
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Headspace
Headspace is a great little meditation app packed full of different exercises to help quieten a busy mind. If you’re a noob there are brilliant animations to help understand the concepts behind training your mind to be calm. The app also offers guided meditations for a whole range of situations from SOS mini meltdown sessions when you’re time-squeezed, to sleep and mindfulness.
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Funny Kitten Ride
Funny Kitten Ride is straightforward game; use your keyboard to guide kitty through the sky, collect lighter objects and she’ll fly higher, heavier objects weigh her down. A simple colourful distraction for a stressed out mind.
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Nature Sounds For Me
Mix your own calming sound scape with Nature Sounds For Me. Listen to forest birds whilst rowing a boat in the rain to the soothing chirrup of crickets - or whatever combination you choose. With several categories to select from it’s a fun and calming way to spend time relaxing online.
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Stress Analyst
If you’ve had a stressful experience Stress Analyst will help you calm down and figure it out though multiple choice questions which “guide you through a process of analysing away your stress.”
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Elder Wisdom Circle
Got a dilemma? Share it with Elder Wisdom Circle “where people connect with cyber-grandparents for confidential,personal, and compassionate guidance.” Your email will be matched with a suitable elder who can give you advice on the matter.
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Musical Squares
A simple site that allows you to make soothing rhythmical music by checking and unchecking boxes. A really gratifying experience.
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Seven Cups of Tea
Seven Cups of Tea is an “on-demand emotional health and well-being service”. Connect with real-time “listeners” and vent your frustrations with a trained compassionate listener.
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