There are some possible ways to manage stress in short term, especially via applications on web, and phone we list our favourites.
1. Headspace: One of the most recognisable apps that creates and curates an enviable repository containing meditations for sleep, anxiety, stress, creativity and others. https://www.headspace.com/
2. Calm: Another popular platform offering courses, sleep and anxiety reducing meditation, ambient backgrounds and videos for gentle body movements. https://www.calm.com/blog/about
3. Insight Timer: An app with a large number of free meditations available along with a self timer for just a quiet reflection. https://insighttimer.com/en-in
4. Personal Zen: Backed by years of neuroscience, the app leverages gamification to help users reduce stress and anxiety with micro interventions. https://personalzen.com/science/
5. Happify: An app based on the science of Positive Psychology that lets users engage in different games to build a habit of inculcating daily happiness. https://www.happify.com
6. Colorfy: Online mandala colouring as an anxiety management technique, for those who quickly run out of books, albeit a paid alternative. https://colorfy.en.uptodown.com/android
7. Simple Habit: A daily meditation app for busy people, it allows users to slowly get used to meditation by beginning with 5 minute meditations that are convenient and time/activity specific. https://www.simplehabit.com/
8. Mindshift CBT: Developed by Anxiety Canada, the app offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based exercises, modules as well as tools to manage stress and anxiety. It has also introduced a new community feature for enhanced peer-to-peer support. https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
9. Reveri: While not everyone finds self-hypnosis useful, for those who do, Reveri offers exercises by renowned hypnotherapy expert to manage anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, smoking, etc. https://www.reveri.com/
10. ACT Companion The Happiness Trap: The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based app is built on simple daily practices to build mindfulness and resilience. https://www.actcompanion.com/