Receiving awards for your Apple Watch activity adds an engaging element to monitoring your health. This Thursday, you have an exclusive opportunity to earn a unique badge.
On October 10, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, you can earn a digital badge from Apple Watch. To qualify, simply log at least ten mindful minutes using any app that syncs with the Apple Health app on your iPhone. You can effortlessly track this data with any Apple Watch, including the latest Apple Watch Series 10.
World Mental Health Day, first observed in 1992, aims to raise awareness about mental health issues globally and is organized by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). This year’s theme is “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.”
In recent years, Apple has introduced various tools related to mental health across the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. For instance, the State of Mind feature allows users to record their emotions and daily moods. Research indicates that reflecting on one’s mental state can enhance emotional awareness and resilience. Additionally, the Apple Watch can monitor light exposure, which studies suggest may help alleviate anxiety and stress while boosting positive feelings.
Apple has also launched a native Journal app for the iPhone, allowing users to document important moments from their day. Journaling is another practice associated with improved well-being. Furthermore, Apple’s Focus feature helps minimize distractions, enabling users to concentrate on specific activities, whether it’s work, sleep, or exercise.
In addition to Apple’s own Mindfulness app, numerous third-party applications can integrate with the Apple Health app to help you track data. These apps can assist in monitoring meditation and mindfulness routines, setting objectives, and gaining insights into your progress.
Some popular choices include meditation apps like Headspace and Calm, fitness apps like MyFitnessPal, and sleep-related applications such as Sleep Cycle.
