Taking care of your health, wellness, and inner peace is one of the best ways to make it through the day without succumbing to the stress of a busy life. Some days are certainly easier than others, but even on the easy days, you should take care of yourself.

We've been hearing about the "quantified self" for nearly two decades as devices to track our steps have evolved to give us health data that used to require a trip to a clinic and cost thousands of dollars. We explore how that health data actually impacts your life, whether you're walking into your next doctor's appointment or forgetting about the sensor sitting on your wrist.

One way to focus on your health is with wellness apps. You might think that Linux doesn't include such software, but it does. In fact, there are several wellness apps available for Linux, some of which have been around for a long time.

I want to introduce you to my favorite wellness apps designed specifically for the Linux operating system.

Workrave's USP is about protecting you from repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), which the Cleveland Clinic describes as "damage to your muscles, tendons or nerves caused by repetitive motions and constant use." About 9% of adults in the US reported an RSI across a three-month test period, according to the most recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics.

This app is used for one main purpose: to remind you to take breaks. In our hectic world, it can be easy to forget that your body needs a rest from repetitive motions (such as typing) that can lead to serious problems later on.