Aware: Mindfulness & Wellbeing2.60.0 - App Store

Aware is a free non-profit app for mental health, wellbeing and inner development that is tailored to your needs. With science-based exercises and live guided sessions from world-leading researchers, you have access to strategies that are traditionally only available through expensive clinical support or therapy.

The app will help you:
- Improve your relationship skills by learning communication techniques to better navigate conflict.
- Manage stress and anxiety.
- Practice self-care to improve your overall wellbeing and mindfulness.
- Make better decisions.
- Deal with difficult emotions and thoughts.
- Build meaningful connections with peer-to-peer and facilitator-led sessions, that prioritize human connection and provide social support.
- Develop your inner capacities to adapt to change, manage complexity and uncertainty and increase sustainable behaviors.

In the Aware app, we offer access to science-based collections, journaling exercises, guided meditations and more. The app's best practice user experience is designed to inspire you with text, video, animation, sound, and illustrations that make learning and practicing mindfulness and wellbeing enjoyable and easy.

3 reasons to download Aware:

1. Real-time human connection: The app provides a unique blend of working with science-based content, peer-to-peer and facilitator-guided support, and personal development. By joining Aware, you'll become part of a community that helps you connect with yourself, others, and the planet. You'll get real-time social support that is essential for mental wellbeing and building meaningful relationships.
2. Easy-to-use format: The app's lovable and easy-to-use format supports practice over time, to help you continuously work on your wellbeing, mental health and inner development. You can access the app anytime, anywhere, and work through the content at your own pace. Journal and track your progress. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Aware is designed to inspire and support you on your journey to mindfulness.
3. For the greater good: Aware is not just another meditation app. It is completely free with no in-app purchases or ads, and everything we do is to support your and the planet's wellbeing. The app is available to anyone aged 15 and over.

Choose between a range of exercises and guided meditations using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), combined with deep human connection for:
- stress or anxiety.
- relationship struggles.
- overwhelming feelings.
- not being able to concentrate.
- negative self-talk.
- troubles with sleep.
- finding purpose and living meaningfully.
- self-compassion.
- growing through challenging times.

Privacy:
- No registration required
- You own your data
- It stays on your device
- Compliant with EU & GDPR, privacy, and security regulations

Brought to you by non-profit organization 29k.

About 29k:
29k is a Swedish non-profit started in 2017 by two entrepreneurs turned philanthropists, and a happiness researcher. Now led by two women, 29k built a digital platform that democratises access to science-based psychological tools and meaningful connections to enhance mental wellbeing and inner capacities for all, to create a thriving and sustainable world. Available to everyone, everywhere, for free.

Join the Aware community for support through your own journey. Invite friends or colleagues and grow together, or work on your own.

Version History We’ve fixed some bugs and made things run smoother. Hope you enjoy the update! 2.60.0 02/27/2025 We've fine-tuned Aware to support your personal journey, removing bugs like an encouraging friend clearing obstacles along the way! 2.59.0 01/09/2025 We are happy to announce that Aware is now fully available in Portuguese thanks to the Portuguese organisation Fundação Jose Neves. 2.58.0 11/05/2024 We’ve fine-tuned the app to support your mindfulness practice—this update brings thoughtful improvements and important bug fixes to help you focus on what matters most. 2.57.0 10/09/2024 With this release, we’ve introduced the ability to react to others' reflection posts by marking them as relatable. 2.56.0 08/17/2024 This version includes a new program that includes six exercises.

Self-compassion I: The inside job
Being gentle and meeting ourselves with compassion does not come naturally for many of us. In this program we practice taking an inner stance, treating ourselves with kindness and care. Self-compassionate practices can improve our wellbeing and the relationship to ourselves and others.

We hope you will enjoy practicing these! 2.55.0 07/24/2024 In this release we’ve updated the Aware with two new exercises. We hope you will enjoy them!

Exploring Shame
Shame is a powerful emotion. In this session we'll explore different perspectives on shame, investigating our own relationship to it. It can help us gain perspective and be kinder to ourselves.

Inner Friend
Find a self-compassionate inner friend that you can have by your side when in pain. 2.54.0 06/02/2024 We’ve released three new exercises for your journey to a more aware you.

Compassionate intention
Learn about self-compassion, and how it can be useful in your life.

Hear your inner voice
Listen inwards and let whatever you find just be there. Practicing being with what is present right here and now is a super skill that can help us be more compassionate with ourselves and others.

Lead from a place of love
Explore your values in this body-focused meditation. Leading a value-led life can make us happier and more fulfilled. 2.53.2 05/21/2024 We’ve released three new exercises for your journey to a more aware you.

Compassionate intention
Learn about self-compassion, and how it can be useful in your life.

Hear your inner voice
Listen inwards and let whatever you find just be there. Practicing being with what is present right here and now is a super skill that can help us be more compassionate with ourselves and others.

Lead from a place of love
Explore your values in this body-focused meditation. Leading a value-led life can make us happier and more fulfilled. 2.53.1 04/16/2024 We’ve released three new exercises for your journey to a more aware you.

Compassionate intention
Learn about self-compassion, and how it can be useful in your life.

Hear your inner voice
Listen inwards and let whatever you find just be there. Practicing being with what is present right here and now is a super skill that can help us be more compassionate with ourselves and others.

Lead from a place of love
Explore your values in this body-focused meditation. Leading a value-led life can make us happier and more fulfilled. 2.53.0 04/15/2024 Aware is now available in Swedish! 2.52.0 03/28/2024 Aware is now available in Swedish! 2.51.1 03/23/2024 Aware is now available in Swedish! 2.51.0 03/21/2024 In this release, we've nurtured Aware to be your personal growth ally, fixing bugs with the finesse of a gardener tending to a blossoming journey! 2.50.0 03/06/2024 With this release, we've given the app a bunch of bug fixes, helping you grow and thrive like a resilient tree in a well-tended garden! 2.49.0 03/04/2024 In this version we have released five more exercises for your inner development journey:

Angry mob
We all run into trouble in life – a lot of them are on the inside. Meeting inner obstacles with acceptance and willingness can open new possibilities, without the need to get rid of hindering thoughts and feelings before we move.

Your story
Our past can sometimes dictate the future. Practise telling our stories from different perspectives can help us discover possibilities, make wiser decisions and live in line with our values.

Daily actions
Move values into actions with the “fan of cards”. Actions that are backed by values can make us feel better, also about the difficult choices we all face in life.

Open up
Some emotions are easy to enjoy while others are more difficult. Living a value-based life requires us to be open to all emotions. Without the risk of rejection, it is not possible create meaningful relationships. Without the risk of failure, we cannot take on exciting challenges. In this session we practice opening up to all colors of life.

Set SMART goals
Turning wishes and values into action is made easier with structure. SMART goal-setting has been proven to be helpful. 2.48.1 02/23/2024 In this version we have released five more exercises for your inner development journey:

Angry mob
We all run into trouble in life – a lot of them are on the inside. Meeting inner obstacles with acceptance and willingness can open new possibilities, without the need to get rid of hindering thoughts and feelings before we move.

Your story
Our past can sometimes dictate the future. Practise telling our stories from different perspectives can help us discover possibilities, make wiser decisions and live in line with our values.

Daily actions
Move values into actions with the “fan of cards”. Actions that are backed by values can make us feel better, also about the difficult choices we all face in life.

Open up
Some emotions are easy to enjoy while others are more difficult. Living a value-based life requires us to be open to all emotions. Without the risk of rejection, it is not possible create meaningful relationships. Without the risk of failure, we cannot take on exciting challenges. In this session we practice opening up to all colors of life.

Set SMART goals
Turning wishes and values into action is made easier with structure. SMART goal-setting has been proven to be helpful. 2.48.0 02/23/2024 With this release, we've buffed out the rough edges of our software, empowering your personal growth journey like a trusty mentor by your side! 2.47.0 02/16/2024 In this release we've added three new sessions:

- Relationship values: Defining your relationship values can help you navigate how to relate to the people in your life. Living a value-based life has been proven to increase sense of purpose and long-term happiness.

- Work-life values: Explore what work life values mean to you, to help guide you in an important area of life. Basing our behavior on values can help us feel a sense of purpose and promote long-term happiness.

- Angry mob: We all run into trouble in life – a lot of them are on the inside. Meeting inner obstacles with acceptance and willingness can open new possibilities, without the need to get rid of hindering thoughts and feelings before we move.

We hope you'll enjoy this as much as we do! 2.46.0 02/06/2024 In this release we've added three new sessions:

- Relationship values: Defining your relationship values can help you navigate how to relate to the people in your life. Living a value-based life has been proven to increase sense of purpose and long-term happiness.

- Work-life values: Explore what work life values mean to you, to help guide you in an important area of life. Basing our behavior on values can help us feel a sense of purpose and promote long-term happiness.

- Angry mob: We all run into trouble in life – a lot of them are on the inside. Meeting inner obstacles with acceptance and willingness can open new possibilities, without the need to get rid of hindering thoughts and feelings before we move.

We hope you'll enjoy this as much as we do! 2.45.0 02/04/2024 With this release, we've given the app a bunch of bug fixes, helping you grow and thrive like a resilient tree in a well-tended garden! 2.44.0 01/11/2024 We’ve updated the Explore tab to make it easier for you to find sessions for your need. We now also highlight what new sessions and collections there are in the app.

Remember that mental wellbeing takes practice - so keep up the good work! 2.43.0 12/13/2023 Act for sustainable is our latest collection. It helps you deal with emotions, find support and ways to collaborate for a better tomorrow. The collection includes five new sessions:

- Find eco support: One of the most important factors for coping well in a crisis is social support. Of course, this also applies to our reactions to the ecological crises. In this exercise, we explore what it feels like to receive support in a difficult situation.

- Explore eco emotions: Our emotions contain much wisdom, as they give us information of what's important and things we care about. Climate is mostly often associated with anxiety, but in this exercise we try to recognize and appreciate a wider spectrum of eco emotions.

- Act on eco emotions: Allowing and labelling emotions is important for our general wellbeing. In this exercise we'll put words on and make room for all kinds of eco emotions to see how they motivate us.

- Engage for sustainability: Engaging with others can provide a place for support, inspiration and more power because most people listen more to a group than to a single individual. In this exercise, we'll get to imagine how engaging with others might look like.

- Contribute to sustainability: Acting for change can be difficult and frustrating, especially when there is a feeling of emergency. Doing it with others is often necessary, but it is sometimes hard to know where to start. In this exercise, we get to imagine different types of joint engagement to explore what fits our needs. 2.42.0 12/12/2023 In this release we’ve updated the Today tab with a “For you” section where you easily find the recommended next step on your journey.

We also added two new collections to the library:
* Sustain yourself: Doing what matters for a better tomorrow.
* Take care of yourself: Practice and prioritise self care – also during tough times.

Take care and keep practicing! 2.41.0 11/28/2023 Seeing kindness is our latest addition to the app. In this exercise we recall a moment of kindness and use it to inspire ourselves. Seeing acts of kindness can elicit positive emotional responses, and potentially bring a sense of awe. Acts of kindness can foster hope and connectedness, as well as spread to others.

Remember, regular mental health practice builds resilience and improves coping skills for life's challenges.

Thank you for being part of our community! 2.40.0 11/12/2023