Homeowners who have fully integrated their smart home devices with their smart assistants know how valuable the latter is when it comes to optimizing gadgets for their living space. Besides providing hands-free control of devices, it also boosts productivity and saves time by automating tasks. It can also provide support in various other aspects, including helping you improve your overall health.
When life gets overwhelming, and you need to take a break, your smart assistant, powered by fiber-fast Internet, can help keep you grounded and calm. Here are different ways to take advantage of your smart assistant.
Follow guided meditations
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When you’re feeling stressed, guided meditations can help clear your mind and set you on a path to tranquility. There are many free and premium meditation apps available that can be integrated with your smart assistant so they can guide you on your journey. These include Headspace, Calm, and Healthy Minds Program. You can also subscribe to podcasts or find free meditation videos on YouTube and sync them to play on your smart speaker.
Breathing exercises
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Our breath is one of the most powerful tools that can help relieve anxiety. Because breathing is closely linked to the nervous system, deep, controlled breathing with extended exhalation can stimulate the nerves and cause a fall in heart rate and blood pressure. When practiced regularly, breathing exercises can project feelings of calm and relaxation.
If you use Alexa as your smart assistant, you can activate its Deep Breath session. Just say, “Alexa, guide me through a Deep Breath session,” and it will provide step-by-step guidance to help slow down your heart rate and ease your mind. You can also search for breathing exercises on YouTube and have your smart speaker play it so you can follow along.
Hear positive affirmations.
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Positive affirmations and motivational quotes can help brighten your outlook when you say or hear them regularly. These powerful mantras can help reshape your mindset, boost self-esteem, and improve your overall mental wellness. When you need a “perk me up”, especially in the mornings, just say, “Hey, Google, share an inspiring quote,” or “Alexa, give me a daily affirmation.”
Create a wind-down routine.
Your smart assistant can help you have a more restful night and develop healthier sleeping habits. Use it to create a wind-down routine to help alert you that it’s time for bed. Your smart assistant can play calming and relaxing sounds, white noise, or even read you an audiobook. It can also turn down lights, set an alarm, and play podcasts to help you clear your mind faster and fall asleep.
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