Dive deep into an aquatic world where every tap brings you closer to being the apex sea creature. You will begin as a small blob. Keep consuming smaller beings to evolve and find out which of the more than 50 unique species you might grow into and thrive in this underwater world. Farm energy for creature upgrades; all the creatures you unlock are added to the Creature Library to help you track your evolution. The visuals are relaxing and calming, like viewing a real aquarium. Play at your own leisure, whether you want to grow quickly or just enjoy the environment. The game also features seasonal events, special occasions, and exclusive creatures to find and enjoy. Idle Aquaria has been designed for relaxation and as a break from daily stress.

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White noise has long been favoured for its ability to drown out distractions and lull us into a peaceful sleep. However, there’s a new entrant in the world of sleep sounds — green noise — the soothing rustle of leaves, the gentle flow of a forest stream, or the harmonious chirping of birds. White noise can be a whirring fan, radio or television static, humming air conditioner, etc.

Green noise encompasses all audible frequencies like white noise. However, unlike white noise, green noise emphasises lower frequencies, creating a sound that is softer and more soothing than the harsher, static-like sound of white noise. It is non-intrusive and reminiscent of peaceful natural settings.

Green noise can be beneficial for sleep because of its calming properties and ability to mask background noises that might disturb sleep. It can also be used to enhance focus and concentration, especially in noisy environments. It also finds application in relaxation and stress reduction techniques, and in managing tinnitus, a condition characterised by ringing in the ears.

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Come Friday, I start my weekend, the most-awaited day of my life. After a long and busy week, it provides a much-needed opportunity to unwind, rejuvenate, and engage in activities that bring joy and fulfilment. However, we sometimes find ourselves clueless as to how to make the most of these precious days. Let’s explore the key takeaways from the concept of “weekend therapy” and discover ways to enjoy the weekends to the fullest.

Community and Charity Activities

Engaging in community and charity activities not only provides a sense of fulfilment and purpose but also allows you to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Here are some ways to get involved in community and charity activities during your weekends.

• Volunteer at local organizations,
• Participate in fundraising events for good causes,
• Support local causes,
• Mentorship and tutoring (knowledge and skill-sharing),
• Environmental initiatives,
• Spread kindness.

It tops this list, as it remains close to my heart, because community and charity activities can be tailored to your interests and skills. Find a cause or organization that resonates with you, and dedicate your time and energy to making a difference. By participating in these activities during your weekends, you not only contribute to the betterment of society but also experience personal growth and fulfilment.

This was big, yet, you can find a few smaller things to try on your weekend, as everyone wants to take longer naps!

Digital Detoxification

Disconnect from the constant stream of technology and give yourself a break from the digital world. Make a conscious effort to limit your screen time and keep gadgets at bay for as long as possible. This allows you to be fully present and immerse yourself in other activities that bring you joy and fulfilment.

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Getting enough sleep is an essential part of our health but sometimes it’s hard to turn your mind off at night. Restflix is designed to help users fall asleep faster and stay asleep through the night. It uses a technology called ‘binaural beats’ to harness the brain’s responsiveness to sound and help create a restful state.

The sleep streaming service offers over 20+ channels filled with hundreds of hours of soothing bedtime stories, music, meditations and dark screen videos that aim to ease anxiety and stress and fall into a peaceful slumber. Fall asleep to ocean sounds, rainstorms and the chirp of nature, along with visual aids. Even if you’re not having trouble sleeping, Restflix is a helpful tool for relaxation.

The app is compatible with iOS, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku and Android.

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We are living in an age of hurry, haste, tension, speed and frantic competition. We hurl ourselves through life at a breathless pace, trying to keep up with the people who are trying to keep up with the Joneses. Is it worth it? Young professionals in their mad pursuit of material success have forgotten how to relax without being lax, how to be intense without becoming tense. Many people know how to excel in work; many others know how to excel in play, but very few persons know to induce playfulness into work, and some fruitful work into leisure.

This is why a break from our daily routine of activities is necessary in our lives. At least once a while it is required to drop all calculations, jettison all blue prints for self-improvement and simply be yourself.

A distinguished explorer, who spent a couple of years among the natives of the upper Amazon, once attempted a forced march through the jungle. The party made extraordinary speed for the first two days, but on the third morning, he found all the natives sitting around, looking very solemn and making no preparation to leave. “They are waiting,” the chief of the natives explained, “they cannot move further until their souls have caught up with their bodies.”

I can think of no better illustration of our own plight today. Is there no way of letting our souls, so to say, catch up with our bodies? Man does not live by work alone. There is such a thing as a sacred leisure, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected. Leisure is the womb of all fruitful creativity. Aristotle said, “The aim of education is the wise use of leisure.” A creative and positive use of leisure is a real test of culture, refinement and civilization. Only in an environment of affluence and leisure floats the intangible dust of creative ideas, the raw material for fashioning fine literary and artistic creations. A colony of busy ants or bees will never create a Parthenon or a Taj Mahal.

The art of relaxing

Periods of wholesome laziness after days of energetic effort, wonderfully tone up the mind and the body. It does not involve loss of time, since after a day of complete rest and quietness you will return to your regular occupation with renewed interest and vigour.

When there is no time for quiet, there is no time for the soul to grow. The man who walks through the countryside sees much more than the man who runs. We begin to develop truer appreciation of essentials; the landscape ceases to be a blur and becomes a countryside with detail, colour, dimension and depth. For those who practise periodic relaxation, every day becomes a Sunday.

The creative power of recreation

Recreation is a built-in tranquilizer. Use it frequently and creatively in your daily life. Recreation means enjoying certain periods of playfulness and fun. It can bring a sense of fulfilment, joy, health, education and an enrichment of life. It can also create a salubrious climate of friendship and conviviality.

The true purpose of recreation should be not merely to amuse or entertain but to enhance our fitness, increase our usefulness, spur achievement. Any form of recreation that damages either our physical or mental efficiency does not recreate. America used to be owned by the Indian who hunted and fished so much that he didn’t have time to work and worry. Then it was taken over by the white man who works and worries so much that he doesn’t have time to hunt and fish.

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