Mindful Tech

Mindful Tech
Author: David M. Levy
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2016-01-28
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 030021667X
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From email to smart phones, and from social media to Google searches, digital technologies have transformed the way we learn, entertain ourselves, socialize, and work. Despite their usefulness, these technologies have often led to information overload, stress, and distraction. In recent years many of us have begun to look at the pluses and minuses of our online lives and to ask how we might more skillfully use the tools we’ve developed. David M. Levy, who has lived his life between the “fast world” of high tech and the “slow world” of contemplation, offers a welcome guide to being more relaxed, attentive, and emotionally balanced, and more effective, while online. In a series of exercises carefully designed to help readers observe and reflect on their own use, Levy has readers watch themselves closely while emailing and while multitasking, and also to experiment with unplugging for a specified period. Never prescriptive, the book opens up new avenues for self-inquiry and will allow readers—in the workplace, in the classroom, and in the privacy of their homes—to make meaningful and powerful changes.

Attention Hijacked

Attention Hijacked
Author: Erica B. Marcus
Publisher: Lerner + ORM
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728456037
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Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we’re never without something new to binge-watch. Our devices and apps can make life much more convenient and entertaining. But for years, scientists have warned that too much screen time may have negative effects on our health. With portable devices and remote learning, it is even more difficult to put down electronics. Being intentional about how and when to unplug can help teens and young adults to protect their physical and mental wellbeing in a world where screens and technology are increasingly becoming necessities rather than just conveniences. Attention Hijacked offers a roadmap for those deciding how they want to deal with technology, exploring the ways technology affects the individual, dispelling common misinformation, and using this knowledge to make personalized decisions. Page Plus links in the book lead to mindfulness and meditation audio clips. Using mindfulness techniques, this book gives readers the power to take charge of their technology use.

Mind Change

Mind Change
Author: Susan Greenfield
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0812993837
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We live in a world unimaginable only decades ago: a domain of backlit screens, instant information, and vibrant experiences that can outcompete dreary reality. Our brave new technologies offer incredible opportunities for work and play. But at what price? Now renowned neuroscientist Susan Greenfield—known in the United Kingdom for challenging entrenched conventional views—brings together a range of scientific studies, news events, and cultural criticism to create an incisive snapshot of “the global now.” Disputing the assumption that our technologies are harmless tools, Greenfield explores whether incessant exposure to social media sites, search engines, and videogames is capable of rewiring our brains, and whether the minds of people born before and after the advent of the Internet differ. Stressing the impact on Digital Natives—those who’ve never known a world without the Internet—Greenfield exposes how neuronal networking may be affected by unprecedented bombardments of audiovisual stimuli, how gaming can shape a chemical landscape in the brain similar to that in gambling addicts, how surfing the Net risks placing a premium on information rather than on deep knowledge and understanding, and how excessive use of social networking sites limits the maturation of empathy and identity. But Mind Change also delves into the potential benefits of our digital lifestyle. Sifting through the cocktail of not only threat but opportunity these technologies afford, Greenfield explores how gaming enhances vision and motor control, how touch tablets aid students with developmental disabilities, and how political “clicktivism” foments positive change. In a world where adults spend ten hours a day online, and where tablets are the common means by which children learn and play, Mind Change reveals as never before the complex physiological, social, and cultural ramifications of living in the digital age. A book that will be to the Internet what An Inconvenient Truth was to global warming, Mind Change is provocative, alarming, and a call to action to ensure a future in which technology fosters—not frustrates—deep thinking, creativity, and true fulfillment. Praise for Mind Change “Greenfield’s application of the mismatch between human and machine to the brain introduces an important variation on this pervasive view of technology. . . . She has a rare talent for explaining science in accessible prose.”—The Washington Post “Greenfield’s focus is on bringing to light the implications of Internet-induced ‘mind change’—as comparably multifaceted as the issue of climate change, she argues, and just as important.”—Chicago Tribune “Mind Change is exceedingly well organized and hits the right balance between academic and provocative.”—Booklist “[A] challenging, stimulating perspective from an informed neuroscientist on a complex, fast-moving, hugely consequential field.”—Kirkus Reviews “[Greenfield] is not just an engaging communicator but a thoughtful, responsible scientist, and the arguments she makes are well-supported and persuasive.”—Mail on Sunday “Greenfield’s admirable goal to prove an empirical basis for discussion is . . . an important one.”—Financial Times “An important presentation of an uncomfortable minority position.”—Jaron Lanier, Nature

A Mindful Nation

A Mindful Nation
Author: Tim Ryan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2013-03-27
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1401939309
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Originally published: Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, 2012.

The Human Algorithm: Navigating the Digital Era with Mindful Technology Practices

The Human Algorithm: Navigating the Digital Era with Mindful Technology Practices
Author: Rick Spair
Publisher: Rick Spair
Total Pages: 85
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:
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Welcome to "The Human Algorithm: Navigating the Digital Era with Mindful Technology Practices." In this book, we embark on a journey to explore the profound impact of technology on our lives and discover how we can cultivate a mindful and intentional approach to its usage. As we navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, it is crucial to understand the effects of technology on our well-being, relationships, and society as a whole. By developing a mindful relationship with technology, we can harness its potential while preserving our humanity and prioritizing what truly matters. In this digital age, technology surrounds us at every turn, shaping how we communicate, work, and live. It has revolutionized our world, providing immense benefits and opportunities. However, it has also brought forth challenges such as digital distractions, information overload, and the erosion of privacy and human connection. As technology continues to evolve, it is essential to navigate it consciously, with awareness and intentionality. By reading this book, you will gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and thought-provoking perspectives on how to engage with technology mindfully. Each chapter delves into a specific aspect of the digital era, examining its impact on our psychology, relationships, well-being, and the world around us. We explore concepts such as the attention economy, the psychology of social media, digital wellness, and responsible innovation. Through the pages of this book, you will discover: The cognitive effects of technology on the human brain and the importance of understanding how it shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and attention span. The strategies employed by technology companies to capture and hold our attention and the consequences of constant distraction on our well-being. The psychological impact of social media on self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being, along with techniques for managing social media addiction. The principles of mindfulness and their relevance to technology usage, as well as practical ways to integrate mindfulness practices into our digital lives. The benefits of taking breaks from technology and strategies for implementing digital detoxes in our daily lives to enhance well-being and productivity. The importance of setting boundaries for screen time and practical tips for managing and reducing excessive technology usage. Strategies for cultivating digital mindfulness and developing awareness and intentionality in our digital interactions. The impact of technology on personal relationships and ways to build and maintain meaningful connections in the digital age. Strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in the digital era, including identifying and addressing negative influences of technology on mental health. Techniques for teaching children responsible and mindful technology use and fostering healthy relationships with technology as digital natives. The philosophy of digital minimalism and embracing simplicity and intentional technology usage. The importance of cybersecurity, digital hygiene, and protecting personal information in the digital landscape. The ethical implications of technology use and the importance of responsible and conscious engagement with technology. The impact of digital distractions on productivity and strategies for enhancing focus and productivity in the digital age. The potential benefits and risks of using technology for mental health support and leveraging technology for positive mental health outcomes. Establishing healthy boundaries with technology in professional settings and strategies for managing digital overload and finding work-life balance. Becoming conscious consumers of technology and considering the environmental and social impact of tech products. The role of individuals and society in shaping the future of technology through responsible innovation and human-centered design. Reflecting on the journey towards mindful technology use and embracing the potential of a mindful digital future. By reading this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital era. You will acquire practical tools and strategies for managing technology, fostering well-being, and navigating the digital landscape mindfully. Whether you are an individual seeking to cultivate a healthier relationship with technology, a parent striving to guide your children in responsible tech usage, or a professional aiming to find work-life balance in a digital world, this book offers valuable insights and guidance. Now, let us embark on this journey together and discover how we can navigate the digital era with wisdom, intentionality, and compassion. By embracing a mindful approach to technology, we can harness its power while preserving our humanity, well-being, and the values that make us who we are.

McMindfulness

McMindfulness
Author: Ronald Purser
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1912248492
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A lively and razor-sharp critique of mindfulness as it has been enthusiastically co-opted by corporations, public schools, and the US military. Mindfulness is now all the rage. From celebrity endorsements to monks, neuroscientists and meditation coaches rubbing shoulders with CEOs at the World Economic Forum in Davos, it is clear that mindfulness has gone mainstream. Some have even called it a revolution. But what if, instead of changing the world, mindfulness has become a banal form of capitalist spirituality that mindlessly avoids social and political transformation, reinforcing the neoliberal status quo? In McMindfulness, Ronald Purser debunks the so-called "mindfulness revolution," exposing how corporations, schools, governments and the military have co-opted it as technique for social control and self-pacification. A lively and razor-sharp critique, Purser busts the myths its salesmen rely on, challenging the narrative that stress is self-imposed and mindfulness is the cure-all. If we are to harness the truly revolutionary potential of mindfulness, we have to cast off its neoliberal shackles, liberating mindfulness for a collective awakening.

Mindfulness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Mindfulness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Author: Harvard Business Review
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1633693201
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Bring mindfulness into your work. The benefits of mindfulness include better performance, heightened creativity, deeper self-awareness, and increased charisma—not to mention greater peace of mind. This book gives you practical steps for building a sense of presence into your daily work routine. It also explains the science behind mindfulness and why it works and gives clear-eyed warnings about the pitfalls of the fad. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman Ellen Langer Susan David Christina Congleton This collection of articles includes “Mindfulness in the Age of Complexity,” an interview with Ellen Langer by Alison Beard; “Mindfulness Can Literally Change Your Brain,” by Christina Congleton, Britta K. Hölzel, and Sara W. Lazar; “How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day,” by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter; “Resilience for the Rest of Us,” by Daniel Goleman; “Emotional Agility: How Effective Leaders Manage Their Thoughts and Feelings,” by Susan David and Christina Congleton; “Don’t Let Power Corrupt You,” by Dacher Keltner; “Mindfulness for People Who Are Too Busy to Meditate,” by Maria Gonzalez; “Is Something Lost When We Use Mindfulness as a Productivity Tool?” by Charlotte Lieberman; and “There Are Risks to Mindfulness at Work,” by David Brendel. How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches

Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches
Author: Ruth A. Baer
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080456200
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Eastern spiritual traditions have long maintained that mindfulness meditation can improve well-being. More recently, mindfulness-based treatment approaches have been successfully utilized to treat anxiety, depressive relapse, eating disorders, psychosis, and borderline personality disorder. This book discusses the conceptual foundation, implementation, and evidence base for the four best-researched mindfulness treatments: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). All chapters were written by researchers with extensive clinical experience. Each chapter includes the conceptual rationale for using a mindfulness-based treatment and a review of the relevant evidence base. A detailed case study illustrates how the intervention is implemented in "real life," exploring the clinical and practical issues that may arise and how they can be managed. This book will be of use to clinicians and researchers interested in understanding and implementing mindfulness based treatments. * Comprehensive introduction to the best-researched mindfulness-based treatments * Covers wide range of problems & disorders (anxiety, depression, eating, psychosis, personality disorders, stress, pain, relationship problems, etc) * Discusses a wide range of populations (children, adolescents, older adults, couples) * Includes wide range of settings (outpatient, inpatient, medical, mental health, workplace) * Clinically rich, illustrative case study in every chapter * International perspectives represented (authors from US, Canada, Britain, Sweden)

The Mindful Day

The Mindful Day
Author: Laurie Cameron
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
ISBN: 1426220340
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Looking to discover everyday mindfulness? Cameron draws on contemplative traditions, modern neuroscience, and leading psychology to show you how to bring peace and focus to the home, in the workplace, and beyond. From waking up to joy, the morning commute, to back-to-back meetings and evening dinners she shows how mindfulness practice can help you navigate life's complexity for better living. -- adapted from back cover

Less Screen, More Green (B&W Edition)

Less Screen, More Green (B&W Edition)
Author: Kerry Crofton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre:
ISBN:
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"Kerry Crofton's Less Screen, More Green describes the importance of children spending time outside and suggests how educators can encourage a love of the natural world that is so desperately important. Only if we care will we help, and nature desperately needs the help of all of us." - Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder - the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace.Most of us are relying on our digital devices and virtual communication more than ever - just how it is these days. Yet it can still be an opportune time to shift our mindset and make a few healthy changes where we can and when we can. Did you know that the World Health Organization published a study in The Lancet warning that childhood inactivity is a global epidemic harming their brain health and social skills? And this was in 2019, before a pandemic intensified usage of digital screens. Studying online, working remotely and virtual communication has disconnected us from each other - and nature.Do you worry about increased isolation, anxiety, depression, insomnia, inactivity, tech overload or lack of screen-free activities?This newest edition comes at a pivotal time; it's increasingly urgent to use electronics more wisely and balance out all this tech with outdoor time in nature. The good news: children don't need to be outdoors all day. Even twenty minutes of unstructured play boosts their physical, mental and social wellbeing.With quotes and contributions from experts around the globe and updated material, this is the essential toolkit for parents, grandparents and educators who want to show children the value of nature and restore a calmer pace to their own lives.Mindful Tech is thinking differently about all things wired and wireless, developing healthier tech habits and using devices in a more mindful way. Knowing a bit of neuroscience is helpful - how too much tech can harm our brains and behaviour, especially children and youth. SOME TOPICS:Best practices for all things wired and wireless. Ergonomics and easy stretching to reduce pain of aching eyes, sore back, "tech neck, wrists and thumbs" and other repetition strain injuries.Mindfulness practices to develop healthier tech and social media habits; enjoy less stress or insomnia, better sleep, and a calm and focused mind.Ways to encourage respect, kindness and empathy in children and youth.How to unplug more often and give kids a love of the natural world and screen-free activities: art, music, reading print books, caring for animals, gardening, or forest bathing - by an open window, or at a city park.The Mindful Tech Plans(tm) offer all you need to know to tailor healthier tech habits for your family, school or workplace. They are based the following:1. The Power of Natures is unplugging, and connecting with the natural world. Harnessing the earth's elemental energy isn't just a feel-good activity. It's a powerful tool in dealing with tech overload and boosting mental and physical health. There's sound science supporting the back-to-nature benefits as an effective remedy for anxiety, depression, stress and fatigue.2. The Power of Mindfulness is a vital skill. You'll see why it's not easy to put those devices down, and what to do. Why mindfulness? Being more mindful, seeing how tech cravings are never satisfied, helps break the cycle. The wild and speedy mind, used to staring at screens, cannot free itself.3. The Power of Kindness and Being Truly Connected is reconnecting with our inherent compassionate nature. We develop more emotional bravery and become more willing to interact heart-to-heart with others, rather than escaping behind our digital screens.The Family Tech Plan - how to set digital media limits, develop safer-tech habits and enjoy creative, screen-free activities - unstructured outdoor play and reconnecting with nature. The School Tech Plan sets out best practices including computer ergonomics, and outdoor activity guidelines.