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10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics (Version 3.5.11)

MMMarisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD
· 1 min read

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Written in 2016, 10 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Lifestyle Consistency

Everyday Wellness Habit Consistency

Core daily lifestyle pillars recommended by nutrition professionals for lifelong vitality.

  1. Morning Hydration & SunlightCircadian rhythm anchor 100%
  2. Whole-Food Plate BalanceReal food plate foundation 85%
  3. Movement SnackingActive breaks through the day 30 min total
  4. Evening Digital Wind-DownRestful boundary 88/100

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Synopsis of the App
10% Happier delivers guided audio meditations designed to work with a variety of different lifestyles and levels of experience with meditation.

 Platform and Price
Free. Apple and Web (accessible via mobile web for Android users).

RDN Score
5 out of 5

Pros

  • Simple app design lets you jump right in to where you want and need help
  • Includes a free 7-session starter course and a number of free meditations each month.
  • Choose the best fit within the adjustable length meditations available.
  • New content provided monthly.
  • Includes interviews with teachers on a variety of topics impacting daily life.
  • Tap the “just meditate” button to jump into of-the-moment meditation guides.
  • Guides are categorized as “on the go,” “state of mind,” and into “shorts.”
  • Save your favorite meditations for easy recall.
  • Includes a daily nudge to remind you when it’s time to meditate.
  • Includes integration with Apple Health Kit to record mindful minutes to help track all meditation activity in one place on the phone.
  • Access additional meditations when you upgrade to a paid account. 

Cons

  • Not yet available as an app on Android devices so the user experience will be different.
  • Meditation quality and feel may vary with the different teachers.

Bottom Line

From commuting to dealing with stressors of the moment, 10% Happier helps ease users into the idea and process of meditation by meeting them where they are. It’s an ideal app for anyone seeking more daily mindfulness and relaxation.

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD

Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is a nutrition consultant based in Atlanta and adjunct faculty at Georgia State University. Follow her at MarisaMoore.com, on Twitter or Instagram.