'Happify' Reduces Stress and Anxiety Through Games, Quizzes and More
Laura McQuarrie — January 28, 2017 — Tech
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'Happify' is an app that can be used to connect with one's feelings and over time, train the brain to transform negative thoughts patterns into positive ones.
The app specifically provides "science-based activities," as well as "personalized happiness tracks" crafted by experts to help one progress on their personal path to happiness. As well as partaking in a variety of games, quizzes and activities, users are challenged to observe their frame of mind and come into the present moment.
Over time, with continued use of Happify, a user is able to track their updates and get insights delivered on their overall happiness, satisfaction and positive emotions. In a chart format, this also provides a clear overview of one's ever-changing emotional states over weeks and months.
The app specifically provides "science-based activities," as well as "personalized happiness tracks" crafted by experts to help one progress on their personal path to happiness. As well as partaking in a variety of games, quizzes and activities, users are challenged to observe their frame of mind and come into the present moment.
Over time, with continued use of Happify, a user is able to track their updates and get insights delivered on their overall happiness, satisfaction and positive emotions. In a chart format, this also provides a clear overview of one's ever-changing emotional states over weeks and months.
Trend Themes
1. Science-based Activity Apps - Opportunity to develop new apps that utilize scientific techniques to improve mental well-being.
2. Personalized Happiness Tracks - Opportunity to create customized paths to happiness that are tailored to the individual's needs and goals.
3. Emotional Tracking and Insights - Opportunity to build platforms that track and analyze emotional states over time, providing valuable insights for personal growth.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new solutions and technologies to improve mental well-being.
2. Gaming and Entertainment - Opportunities to incorporate science-based activities and personalized happiness tracks into gaming and entertainment platforms.
3. Data Analytics and Personal Growth - Opportunity to leverage emotional tracking and insights to create data-driven tools and services for personal growth and development.
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