The start of a new year often brings renewed goals around improved physical and mental well-being. Many people use apps to help with these goals. Here are some popular free wellness apps to try this year that can support your health, sleep, and daily routines. Most have strong free features, and some offer additional options for those who want to upgrade. If you use an app that helps you, consider sharing it with your flying partners. Our AFA EAP/Professional Standards Committee is also here to support your wellness. Call (949) 470-0493.
Mental Health & Mindfulness
- Insight Timer – A completely free meditation app with one of the largest libraries of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks to help with stress, sleep, and focus.
- Calm (Free Version) – Offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, nature soundscapes, and short mindfulness content for stress and relaxation. (Free basic content, optional subscription available.)
- Finch – A gamified self-care app where you complete wellness activities (like mood check-ins and journaling) that help grow a virtual pet, making habit building more fun.
Fitness & Physical Activity
- Nike Training Club – Free workouts for all fitness levels, from strength and mobility to yoga and conditioning, with tips and structured routines you can customize.
- Samsung Health – A holistic health tracker that syncs steps, workouts, sleep, heart rate, and more, helping you monitor overall well-being on your phone or wearable.
Sleep & Relaxation
- BetterSleep (Free Mode) – Helps you relax and fall asleep with soundscapes, bedtime stories, and breathing exercises (with optional premium content).
Mood & Habit Tracking
- DailyBean: Simplest Journal – A simple mood journal and tracker that lets you log your daily emotions and sleep alongside life notes.
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