We’ve acknowledged that the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can be challenges for managed service provider (MSP) owners and their staff. So now you know about the symptoms to look out for and what the possible causes are, let’s look at some tools to help support winter wellbeing.
Productivity and Winter Wellbeing Apps
There are a TON of apps available to help with productivity, mindset, wellbeing and more. So, here is a list of just some of those available. These are apps that TeamTubb have tried and recommend.
Meditation: Headspace
Richard’s meditation app of choice is Headspace. He uses it daily for just 10 minutes to set him up for his day. They offer a range of programmes to support sleep, mental wellbeing and more.
Meditation: Calm
Calm is a similar meditation tool. Try it for free, and use it to support mindfulness. Essential for your winter wellbeing!
Focus and Mindfulness: Forest
A lovely little app that encourages you to plant a tree. As you stay focused, the tree grows. But leave the app and it dies! And yes, you can plant a whole forest. Oh, and Forest plant real trees too!
Productivity: Pomofocus
The pomodoro (red tomato – named after the kitsch kitcen timer!) technique encourages you to work for 25 minutes of total focus, and then have a five minute break. Use Pomofocus to track your work blocks.
Productivity: AppBlock
This does what is says on the tin! Available on iOS and Android, AppBlock will stop you getting distracted by apps on your smartphone.
Mindfulness: 5 Minute Journal
No time for mindfulness? What if we told you you could do it in just five minutes a day? That’s what the digital version of the popular 5 Minute Journal promises.
Moodfit
How about one app to rule them all? Moodfit customises the tools that will help you the most, and offers insights on your progress and overall wellbeing.
Mood and wellbeing tracker: MindDoc
A wellbeing and mental health tracker. Read more about MindDoc in this review.
Health: The Body Coach
Lockdown hero Joe Wicks offers his own training app to help you to get fit and boost your mental health. Ideal for winter wellbeing. Find out more about The Body Coach.
Mental Health and Support Podcasts
Prefer to listen and learn? Here are some podcasts you might enjoy.
- Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist who talks about how science-based tools help wellbeing and mental health: Huberman Lab
- GP and wellness Dr. Rangan Chatterjee interviews health and wellbeing guests: Feel Better, Live More
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daily show to get you motivated: Arnold’s Pump Club
- Author, habits and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin’s show: Happier
- Author, speaker and habits expert Mel Robbins talks candidly about her own wellbeing and that of her guests: The Mel Robbins podcast
Books to Boost Winter Wellbeing
A short selection of books we recommend for wellbeing, lifestyle and productivity.
- Jordan B. Peterson: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
- Arnold Schwarzenegger: Be Useful: Seven tools for life
- Dr Peter Attia: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
- David Cain: How to do Things
- David Allen: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity
- Bob Burg: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea
So, what do you think? Are there any resources in this article you’re keen to try? Or do you use something that’s not on this list? If so, let us know in the comments!
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