Brain Boosters: 5 Terrific apps to train your brain

Sarah Khan

26 Oct 2016

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Happify
Research has shown that certain activities can train your brain to be more positive, grateful, cope with stress better and empathise - essentially the ingredients to leading a fuller, happier life.
Happify uses the fundamentals of positive psychology and focuses on the strengths and traits that enable its users to create more fulfilling lives for themselves with its quizzes, polls and gratitude journal. It aims to gradually build these skills over time and leave its users happy.
Photo: Happify (iTunes) - Free
2/5
Eidetic
Have something you want to remember in the long term? Eidetic helps you memorise everything from important phone numbers to vocabulary, and even interesting facts.
It differs from other brain-training apps by using items that have a personal meaning and context to you. Periodic notifications remind you to test yourself over time to ensure you retain the information in your long-term memory.
Photo: Eidetic (iTunes)
3/5
Personal Zen
In this app, players will follow two characters (pictured) - one that appears calm and friendly, and the other angry. A single session on the app can build resilience against stress and adversity for several hours. Use the app for ten minutes daily for an enduring positive effect, and right before a major or sressful event to get yourself into a positive frame of mind.
Photo: Personal Zen (iTunes) - Free
4/5
Lumosity
Lumosity features games that aim to improve its user’s memory, ability to problem-solve, attention span, and thinking. Each session has three games that has to be completed against a clock. The trial version of the app is free, while the full version will cost you approx. SGD20 a month.
Photo: Lumosity (iTunes)
5/5
ReliefLink
This award-winning app was initially created as an app for suicide prevention, but has evolved to be used as a general mood tracker.
The app is meant to complement other stress-reducing activities, such as yoga, working out or therapy sessions. In case you're experiencing emotional stress, the app includes coping methods like voice-recorded mindfulness and relaxation exercises, with a map locator that highlights nearby support groups and therapists in case you are seeking professional help.
Photo: ReliefLink (iTunes)

Boost your memory and lead a happier, more fulfilled life with these 5 brain-boosting apps that actually work.

Conquer your negative thoughts, train yourself to be happy, boost your memory and cognitive skills… these are just some of the many benefits that certain apps available in the App Store or Google Play can offer you. Whether you are seeking to improve your memory or train yourself to be happier and more content with your life, these apps actually do work in helping you achieve these goals.

Make space in your smartphone and starting filling it with these 5 brain-boosting smartphone apps – head up to the gallery above and check out our top picks!

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