Anyone use Calm or Headspace to manage work stress?

Jan 22·1 min read

Been testing out both apps the past month. Calm seems better IMO—the courses are less hokey and I actually use them. Headspace feels more corporate. I do 10 minutes in my car after work before I go inside, just to reset before dad mode starts. At $10/month it's cheaper than the therapy I probably need lol. Worth it if you're spiraling between work deadlines and homework help.

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JJordanNew DadJan 22

I've been using Calm for about 3 months now and totally agree on the courses. Headspace always felt like it was trying too hard to be quirky. The sleep stories on Calm are legitimately the only thing that helps me decompress after dealing with spreadsheets all day.

EEricNew DadJan 24

How long did it take you to actually stick with one? I keep downloading both and then forgetting they exist after like a week.

JJamesRegularJan 24

Did you upgrade to premium or just stick with the free version? Wondering if the paid stuff is worth it or if the basic meditations do the job.

MMarcoRegularJan 25

Calm's music library is way better too. I use it more for just background ambient stuff while working than the actual meditation courses at this point.