Wellness Apps for Staff?
Hello, Has anyone purchased a wellness app like Calm or Headspace for their staff, and if so, what did you think of it: was it used, did staff find it helpful, etc? Thank you, Tracy -- Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 taldrich@ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043 <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
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Hi, Several people asked if I would compile the answers to my question about providing wellness apps like Calm or Headspace for staff, so here it is: One library said it has purchased the Calm app, and although not everyone uses it, those who do report really liking it. They also said it was slightly cheaper than Headspace. Another library is considering getting Calm, but with staff doing a $25 buy-in to keep the cost down and ensure they are only buying it for those truly interested in using it. A librarian said Headspace seems to get overall better online reviews than Calm. A librarian recommended the app 10% Happier, which she uses personally, for the following reasons: Lots of different people leading the meditations (Calm, for example, is always led by Tamara Levitt) Great courses with video and audio meditations. "Talks" - short (less than ten minute) audio talks on topics like anxiety, stress relief, grief, happiness, kindness Dan Harris, the ABC news anchor who founded 10% Happier, is very relatable, especially for people who are skeptical about meditation or think they are bad at it. And the State is providing a curated sample from Headspace for free to all Michigan residents during the pandemic at https://www.headspace.com/mi. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 4:57 PM Tracy Aldrich <taldrich@ruthhughes.org> wrote:
Hello,
Has anyone purchased a wellness app like Calm or Headspace for their staff, and if so, what did you think of it: was it used, did staff find it helpful, etc?
Thank you, Tracy
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Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444
taldrich@ruthhughes.org
810-724-8043
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-- Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 taldrich@ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043
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