It’s 2024 baby, and this year we’re all about embracing the journey to self-improvement.
Whether you’re hoping to read more this year, learn a new language, get into running, or simply take a breather here and there – there’s an app for that!
Here are nine self-improvement apps that can help you better yourself this year.
You’ve got this!
Headspace
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Headspace is a lovely app that promotes looking after your mental health.
It focuses on reducing stress and improving mental wellness through meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing and restful sleep.
Breathe in…breathe out…we feel better already.
Masterclass
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Want to learn a special skill from someone who knows exactly what they’re talking about?
Masterclass is an app that allows you to access lessons in specific skills; from the masters themselves!
Maybe you want cooking classes from Gordon Ramsay, or to understand your style better with the help of Tan France.
It’s a year for going from student…to master!
I Am Sober
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Are you trying to kick a bad habit, or fighting an addiction?
The I Am Sober app is a free and easy way to keep track of your progress.
There are motivational quotes, a non-judgemental community, and little workbook exercises so you can reflect on your journey.
None to Run
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Is 2024 the year you get into running?
None to Run is the app for you!
It’s got a gentle, more well-rounded approach to running as a beginner than other apps – ensuring you learn to run the right way.
Borrowbox
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Hoping to read more this year?
Borrowbox is ideal for incorporating a little more literature into your day!
It’s an app connected to Irish libraries that has thousands of books, magazines, journals and audiobooks on offer to borrow.
A few pages on your daily commute each day, and by 2025 you’ll be a bonafide bookworm.
Plant Nanny
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Plant Nanny is the most adorable app out there for reminding you to keep hydrated!
The app motivates you to drink by giving you little plants to take care of. You log your water intake each day, and in turn your plants get hydrated too.
If you don’t drink your water – your plant pets will suffer!
Too cute.
Lumosity
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Want to exercise your brain a little this year?
Lumosity is a playful way to keep yourself from losing brain cells while scrolling (easier said than done!)
Play fun, challenging brain teasers and mini-games to embrace a brighter version of yourself this 2024.
The Yoga Tree
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Embrace your inner yogi this year with The Yoga Tree app!
Set up by Irish yoga teacher Hazel, this app is perfect to ease your way into regular practice.
You can do five-minute classes if you’re in a time crunch, or hour-long sessions for a full rewind. Bliss.
Duolingo
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You already know what’s up with Duolingo!
If 2024 is the year you pick up a new language, this app is key for making the learning experience easy and fun.
It’s got plenty of motivational notifs, levels so you can track your progress, and plenty of variety to keep it interesting!