One of the most amazing things about technology is its potential to help the world. With the explosion of apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, there has also been an increase in apps that directly help with managing mental health. Personally, I think everyone deserves some help in this area. Soaak App This is a great example of how effectively this can be accomplished.
However, this is no ordinary app and the experience is a bit unsettling, at least at first — for example, as I write this article, I am listening to anxiety-relieving sound frequencies that wouldn’t be out of place in a suspense thriller series or a ghost-themed movie — so I have no choice but to take the developer’s claims that this app is calming.
But don’t let this put you off: these anti-anxiety sound frequencies are designed to “calm the mind, body, and soul.” According to the developers, these sounds help deepen breathing and calm the mind on a cellular level, reducing anxiety and increasing calm. After all, everyone could benefit from a little more calm in their life.
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At first, I thought all the audio clips were going to be the kind of soothing sounds you’d hear in a spa, like whale songs or rain in a forest. But I soon realized that’s not the case at all, and that it’s actually a lot more scientific. The app offers a collection of repeating frequencies that are said to produce certain results, like feelings of euphoria or calm.
Having dived deep into the frequencies, I was delighted to discover that the frequencies can be layered underneath nature sounds or music to blend seamlessly into the background, and can also be played simultaneously with your favourite music tracks if you’re not big on Spotify or Deezer music libraries.
It was hard to listen to just the frequencies, but I’ve heard a lot of people get over it and get used to it over time. You just have to find what works best for you.
My favorite frequency is “Depression Relief.” It is designed to clear old patterns that trap low vibrational emotions. If it works as promised, it can promote an overall sense of happiness, hope, joy and love. After listening to it a few times a day, I was convinced. Like everyone, I get depressed from time to time, but I find that simply turning on the frequency, sitting back and relaxing helps.
Reports suggest that some people see results after a few days, while others take a bit longer, so if you want to give it a try, it’s worth investing some time and effort into the app.
Along with frequencies, the Soaak app also has a “Mindful Intentions” section, which is like a “thought of the day,” that challenges you to respond in a specific way to the events of the day.
My conscious intention for the day I’m writing is to “respond with kindness in any situation.” I found it helpful to step back from the challenges of the day for a moment and remember how to look at the day in a positive way. I didn’t feel like I had to always embrace that “intention,” but I appreciated the prompting.
While I prefer to focus on the audio aspect of the app, there is also a section with a number of 21-day programs, such as “The Art of Letting Go” by Dr. Beckwith and “The Chemistry of Happiness” by Sarah Hainer, the latter of which takes 21 days to help users learn how to adapt to ever-changing circumstances, including food, exercise, and friends.
I’ve used this app for a while now and can honestly say I’m glad I tried it. It took me a while to get over the weirdness of the sound, but once I got over that I was surprised at how normal everything became.
The app isn’t cheap and will make many people think twice about whether it’s worth it. To give it a try, Soaak offers a free trial, or if you’re ready to invest, it will cost you $29.99 (£22.99). $299.99 (£299.99) per month or year.
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