Illume vs MindBell

Do you consume a lot of self development content, in podcast, books or videos, and find yourself inspired by the research, moved by the anecdotes, but then fail at the last hurdle of actually putting it into practice to create real change? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone. ILLUME: Put wisdom into action A research model suggest that when learning a new skill, only 10% of learning comes from passive information like reading or watching a video. 20% happens by sharing and learning from others in a community and the majority, 70% of learning comes from putting into action. Illume is designed to help you put the advice of the world’s leading self-development authors into action, through interactive courses, tools, and importantly live community support. Illume is there to support you through the highs and lows of life and to help you embrace who you are and become the person you want to be. FIRST COURSE LAUNCH WITH ACTION FOR HAPPINESS We’re excited to launch our first app course created with Vanessa King, Head of Psychology at the global charity Action for Happiness, which has over 700,000 members worldwide. The “How to be Happier and More resilient” course is here to help you build sustainable happiness and resilience through a science-based course rooted in research from Positive Psychology and Neuroscience. The exclusive Action for Happiness partnership offers you an interactive 28-sessions program, based on the 10 Keys to Happiness. Learn scientifically proven practices to enhance your happiness and put them into action with Illume's features you have at your disposal: - interactive tools - meditation - quizzes - daily journaling - morning and evening reflections - heart rate variability tool You’ll also have exercises to help you boost your mood and continue your practice even when you’re on the move or if you’re short on time. When you feel happier, you’re more open to new experiences, people and opportunities; you’re more engaged and productive at work and more satisfied with your life. OUR KEY FEATURES: - Expert-guided Courses: Vanessa King's 28-session course on "How to Be Happier and More Resilient" offers actionable steps for emotional well-being and resilience. - Daily live morning sessions: Start your day with guided meditation & reflection tools, setting the tone for a calm and productive day. - 60+ Interactive tools: Reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, and cultivate mindfulness with tools like journaling, stress relief techniques, and guided meditations. - Wellness journaling: Daily prompts, journaling and reflections help you track your progress and stay aligned. - Community connection: Share and grow alongside others in the Illume Community - Discover your North Star: Align your actions with what truly matters through our values and goal-setting tools. - 1 on 1 counselor text chats whenever you need it - Sleep better: Drift into restful sleep with soothing meditations, sleep stories, and calming practices. - Get moving: Feel-good workouts, including beginner to advanced HIIT sessions, to keep your mind and body in sync. DAILY SUPPORT: - START AND END YOUR DAY RIGHT: Reflect on your thoughts and emotions with guided morning and evening journaling to build lasting mental wellness habits. - DAILY WEEKDAY LIVE SESSIONS: Join live meditation and journaling every weekday at 8 AM (UK time) to start your day with calm and clarity. HOW ILLUME APP CAN HELP YOU: - Reducing Anxiety: Guided meditations, reflection tools and stress-relief techniques designed to soothe your mind and body. - Building Better Habits: Practical tools help you create a morning routine and stick to new habits. - Fostering Connections: Strengthen your relationships with exercises like kindness experiments and joy-of-giving tools. - Achieving holistic well-being: Balance your mental, emotional, and physical health with one easy-to-use platform. TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://illumeapps.com/terms-and-conditions/

MindBell is a minimal, beautiful meditation timer designed to get out of your way. Set three gentle phases - a prep time to settle, your main meditation, and a wind-down to ease back out. Choose a calming bell or chime to mark each transition, and a visual to rest your gaze on during your session. FEATURES - Simple three-phase sessions: prep, meditate, wind-down - A curated set of warm, high-quality bells and chimes - Choose your meditation visual: blank, a flickering candle, or a calm Buddha face - Calming wind-down colours, including a sleep-friendly deep red for evenings - No accounts, no sign-in, no clutter - just sit and breathe Whether you have two minutes or an hour, MindBell helps you quiet the noise.