How To Use Calm
What It Does
Calm helps you sleep better, stress less, and feel more present with guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing exercises, and relaxing soundscapes. It's the #1 mental health app with over 2 million 5-star reviews.
Getting Started (5 steps)
- Download Calm (iOS, Android, or visit calm.com)
- Choose your primary goal: better sleep, less anxiety, or more mindfulness
- Start with the "7 Days of Calm" program, 7 guided meditations to learn the basics
- Try a Sleep Story tonight, pick a narrator you like (Matthew McConaughey, Harry Styles, or classic tales)
- Explore soundscapes and breathing exercises for in-the-moment calm when stress hits
Key Features
- 500+ Sleep Stories: Bedtime stories for adults and kids, narrated by celebrities and calming voices
- Guided Meditations: Sessions for anxiety, focus, gratitude, self-care, and more
- Daily Calm: A new 10-minute meditation every morning to start your day grounded
- Breathing Exercises: 60-second Breathe Bubble for instant stress relief
- Soundscapes & Music: Rain, ocean waves, white/brown/pink noise for focus or sleep
Pro Tips
- Can't fall asleep? Try the "Sleep Stories" category, they're designed to bore you to sleep (in a good way)
- Set a daily reminder for 7 AM or 9 PM to build a consistent meditation habit
- Use the Breathe Bubble during stressful moments (before a meeting, after a tough email, etc.)
What It's NOT Good For
- Therapy or crisis support (if you're struggling deeply, talk to a professional)
- Quick meditation sessions under 3 minutes (most meditations are 10-20 minutes)
Pricing
- Free: 7 Days of Calm, Daily Calm, and select Sleep Stories
- Paid: $14.99/month or $69.99/year for the full library
Time to Value
Useful in 10 minutes, try your first guided meditation or Sleep Story tonight and feel the difference.