Breathe Easier: 7 iPhone Apps That Will Finally Help You Relax

It doesn’t matter who you are — we all have the same problem. Trying to relax sounds simple until you actually try to do it.

You sit down, put on some relaxing music, and suddenly you’re wondering what you should be doing or if this is actually productive. Ten minutes later, you’re more overwhelmed than when you started.

That’s why the smartest way to meditate is to use the right apps on your iPhone — tools that actually help you accomplish your goal. Do you want to sleep better? Calm down faster? Learn how to meditate from scratch? Or do you want something deeper that also teaches the philosophy behind the practice?

The good news is that the App Store has strong options for whatever it is you want. Here are our favorite picks that can teach you how to relax and meditate.