Headspace or Calm

If doomscrolling is your default when you’re stressed, restless, or trying to shut your brain off, Headspace and Calm are great replacements. Both apps are built around quick sessions you can start in minutes, which matters because most people won’t meditate if it feels like a huge commitment.

The idea here is to use these apps as a short reset button. Two minutes of breathing guidance, or a five-minute meditation to calm your nervous system while you’re at work or before a test, will do wonders for your body. Or maybe pick a sleep story when you’re tempted to keep scrolling in bed. These are tiny changes that can completely change how your night goes.

Both of these apps are great, but they also offer a subscription if you want to use all of their tools. So you’ll need to see which one is best for you. Either way, the point is the same: if you want your phone to help you unwind, this is the type of app that does that better than almost anything else.