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One of the great things about cognitive bias modifica-
tion is that it can be conveniently used with an app! Here are
some we have found:
- Mood Mint: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/
mood-mint-boost-your-mood/id634210028?mt=8 - PsychMeUp! http://w w w.mindhabits.com/mobile
apps.php - Personal Zen: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/
personal-zen/id689013447?mt=8
Two of these apps, PsychMeUp! and Personal Zen, are
available for free. Take a look at them to see whether any fits
your needs. For the purposes of this book, we encourage you
to download a cognitive bias modification app. With this
technology, you will be able to practice cognitive bias modi-
fication techniques any where!
Outsmarting Anxiety Skill #7:
Develop adaptive habits for long-term
regulation of your emotions.Suggested Practices
Now we will explain how to use cognitive bias modification
apps as a stand- alone strategy as well as to complement other
strategies. Make use of this on a daily basis, and don’t be too
hard on yourself if you forget. As we say in the mindfulness
tradition, just redirect your focus to where it should be!