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81: Practicing Mindfulness In The Midst Of A Crisis
Technology For Mindfulness
07/13/20 • 23 min
We’ve now entered our fourth month living in the midst of Covid-19. As all of us have begun to adjust to life in isolation and become accustomed to an ever increasing sense of uncertainty, the need for anxiety management tools have never been more pressing.
There are so many benefits to practicing and implementing mindfulness into our routines, especially right now. In this episode, I share a few techniques that I’ve used to put difficult circumstances into perspective, why we tend to avoid accepting traumatic events, and how mindfulness allows us to build resilience and manage our anxieties in a healthy way. I also share some insights I’ve gained from others who have experienced bouts of stress during this pandemic and how their ways of thinking have helped me.
To learn more, tune in to Episode 81 of Technology For Mindfulness!
What You’ll Learn:
- An introduction to today’s topic on how Coronavirus is impacting our mental health (0:47)
- My first tip on using mindfulness to help you see things as they are (2:41)
- How mindfulness helps us decrease avoidance towards difficult circumstances (4:48)
- A mental exercise you can practice in your everyday life (5:37)
- Why mindfulness allows us to put our circumstances into perspective (7:40)
- Ways that mindfulness increases our resilience (10:01)
- What the ‘anxiety cycle’ is & The role fear plays in how we respond to crisis (11:31)
- The definition of ‘social contagion’ (13:58)
- How we can beat a negative feedback loop (14:56)
- The benefits of practicing ‘basic awareness training’ (18:23)
- Why we should engage in some form of ‘digital fasting’ during Covid-19 (18:46)
Connect With Me:
Resources:
Academic Journal: ‘Personality and Individual Differences’
Article: ‘A Brain Hack To Break The Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle’, Juddson Brewer
Book: ‘24/6: The Power Of Unplugging One Day A Week’, Tiffany Shlain
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82: How to Transition Yourself and Your Team to Remote Work Effectively - Part 1
Technology For Mindfulness
07/27/20 • 30 min
There are many critical aspects to creating a space within our home environment that is conducive to productivity. Not only can this mental boundary assist in efficiency and boosting our motivations professionally, it can also be a healthy bridge for us to open communication between ourselves and those of us who we’re sharing space with.
Particularly now in the midst of this global pandemic, learning strategies that help alleviate some of these stressors has never been more important. In today’s episode, I share a few mechanisms that I use to schedule my work day effectively while working remotely, as well as discuss why having honest expectations with ourselves towards our productivity at the moment is so vital to our well being.
To learn more, tune in to Episode 82 of Technology For Mindfulness!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- An introduction to today’s topic on productivity and remote work environments during Covid-19 (0:50)
- A few things that will factor into each individual’s capability to work remotely (3:33)
- Why it’s important to remind ourselves that we’re going to be less productive during this period of time (4:52)
- The practical benefits of bringing our attention towards the drop in productivity (7:05)
- How we can establish clear mental boundaries between our home and work environments (10:00)
- A breakdown of ‘physical boundaries’ (11:32)
- A breakdown of ‘temporal boundaries’ (15:46)
- A breakdown of ‘personal boundaries’ (18:25)
- How we can effectively manage external interruptions and improve focus while working from home (24:15)
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Resources:
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79: Paul Minors - The Journey To ‘Technology For Mindfulness’
Technology For Mindfulness
06/15/20 • 51 min
Today I’ve repurposed an old episode of ‘The Paul Minor’s Podcast’ which I was fortunate enough to be a guest on, to share with all of you! Paul is a Productivity, Business and Self Improvement Consultant who has helped over four hundred clients reach peak efficiency in their line of work.
In this interview, we discuss how the consumer's relationship with technology has evolved, how we can incorporate mindfulness into our daily practices, and more on my personal journey intertwining Japanese martial arts techniques with technology use.
We also dive into the importance of understanding your responses towards notifications. For us to respond efficiently, we first have to draw our attention to internal solutions and focus on how we can catch bad habits before they become a part of our norm.
If you’re interested to learn more, then have a listen to episode 120 of The Paul Minors Podcast!
What You’ll Learn:
- A brief background on myself (1:46)
- My journey shifting into japanese martial arts from a computer science background (3:28)
- How to respond internally to an ‘attack’ from the technology around us (4:45)
- The neuroscience behind responding to notifications (7:01)
- How I’ve integrated martial arts practices into my use of technology (8:50)
- The contrast between notifications feeling overwhelming or something that makes us feel good (9:49)
- The consumer issue I’m trying to solve through my work (12:40)
- Key points in the evolution of technology and the way users interact with it (14:34)
- The challenges of working with algorithms that are designed to keep us engaged (19:46)
- How we can catch bad habits within our device usage (26:34)
- Tips for practicing mindfulness in a team environment (28:34)
- Meditation techniques that aren’t time consuming & How we can be mindful when we’re busy (35:01)
- Apps I use to practice mindfulness and relieve my anxiety (42:51)
Connect With Paul Minors:
Resources:
Book: “Digital Minimalism” Author, Cal Newport
Book: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Author, Stephen R. Covey
Book: “It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work” Authors, Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
Book: “Sleeping With Your Smartphone” Author, Leslie A. Perlow
Book: “Deep Work” Author, Cal Newport
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78: Kayla Kozan - The Need For Corporate Wellness & Mindfulness Within The Workplace
Technology For Mindfulness
06/01/20 • 31 min
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Corporate Meditation Teacher and CEO of Peak Wellness Co, Kayla Kozan!
After experiencing a sudden onslaught of issues surrounding her mental health and observing how many workplaces were in need of wellness resources, she was inspired to launch her company and influence businesses to prioritize the wellbeing of their employees. By implementing strategies into her programs that have benefited her own life, she has successfully helped businesses across all different fields create a solid wellness structure and received many outstanding reviews.
For many leaders, particularly in corporate offices, the idea of adopting a mindful mentality can feel foreign or intimidating to approach. However, providing a safe space for workers to treat their mental needs has been proven to not only increase morale and reduce stress, but also improve productivity and performance within the workplace. The time for these services has never been more needed, especially now as we have entered such unprecedented times and have had to adapt to new ways of working.
For more information on Kayla and the incredible work she does, tune in to Episode 78 of Technology for Mindfulness.
Some of the questions I ask:
- What motivated you to launch Peak Wellness? (5:39)
- How did mindfulness help you during a period in your life when you knew your mental health was suffering? (8:09)
- What specifically have you found in corporate work environments that showed you there was a need for your service? (9:46)
- What are some new challenges you’ve noticed people facing in terms of their mental health since working from home? (12:47)
- How have you helped your clients with staying connected while apart? (15:05)
- What work have you done to help teams adapt to working remotely? (20:29)
- Have there been any other unexpected challenges that you have faced? (21:32)
- What would a company in need of your services expect from a Peak Wellness introduction? (23:26)
- How would you suggest ways to integrate a mindful work environment in corporate companies from a business standpoint? (26:03)
- Can you share any projects you’re working on at the moment? (28:16)
What you’ll learn:
- My take on mindfulness during the pandemic (1:34)
- How you can apply mindfulness practices in your home workspace (4:21)
- An introduction on Kayla Kozan (5:24)
- Kayla’s experience with formal education to becoming a Corporate Mindfulness Trainer (9:04)
- The challenges and opportunities Kayla has encountered in transitioning her business online in the wake of Covid-19 (10:37)
- Techniques and strategies Kayla promotes in her Peak Wellness seminars (14:10)
- Kayla’s advice for setting boundaries while working at home and why you should be implementing breaks for yourself (17:19)
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Connect With Kayla Kozan:
Resources:
Wellness Tool: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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89. Dr. Seku Gathers - The Flow State: Flowing to Heal Trauma
Technology For Mindfulness
12/07/20 • 49 min
Trauma is a sensitive subject.
Today, I’m joined by Life Coach, sought-after entrepreneur and Host of The Truth Prescription Podcast, Dr. Seku Gathers, who specializes in trauma coaching and recovery through one to one client work. By intertwining his knowledge as a former emergency physician with his extensive personal development expertise, Dr. Seku has created a practice built on seven core principles, otherwise known as the ‘F.R.E.E.D.O.M’ Method.
In this episode, we discuss Dr. Seku’s philosophies on mindfulness, feeling ‘stuck’, and how the Coronavirus has impacted his clients. We also break down each of the main principles that make up Dr. Seku’s ‘F.R.E.E.D.O.M’ Method,
Tune in to Episode 89 of Technology for Mindfulness to hear more!
Some Questions I Ask:
- What are the most common things you see in your clients in regards to trauma? (9:43)
- How do you help people make the initial leap out of feeling ‘stuck?’ (17:14)
- Do you have any insights or words of encouragement for people on how to handle the current pandemic? (31:31)
- What are you seeing in your Coaching practice in relation to COVID-19? (33:23)
- How do you incorporate holistic wellness into your sessions? (40:27)
- What piece of advice can you leave my listeners with today? (45:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- A breakdown of my personal ‘order method’ & How it compliments Dr. Seku’s ‘freedom method’ (1:03)
- Some background on Dr. Seku Gathers (7:43)
- Dr. Seku’s perspective on optimism and maintaining a positive outlook (12:01)
- The difference between therapy and life coaching (14:28)
- How Dr. Seku builds strong client relationships & Why we need to stay objective when addressing our own ‘blind spots’ (22:48)
- Why detaching from our ego is so beneficial (28:04)
- Dr. Seku’s perspective on addiction and mindfulness (37:58)
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41: Laurie Wolk - Author, Teacher & Coach
Technology For Mindfulness
12/17/18 • 36 min
We are in a generation for using Cell phones for approval and visibility. Social Media can be as disruptive as it is distracting with notifications and the need to use filters to ensure the perfect presentation is posted on the various platforms. Laurie Wolk is an author, teacher and coach who grew up in Westchester, NY. Even though she was confident and successful with being able to land a high profile career in media, she still had her doubts about the feedback the world around her was giving her. To build up her confidence, she went back to school, got a degree and became a Senior Educator at the Girls Leadership Institute. When the world of iPhones, Instagram, Netflix and Snapchat dawned on her and her children, she realized that a huge paradigm shift was happening and impacting adolescents on self confidence, self image and communication. Laurie is the author of Girls Just Wanna have Likes which unpacks just how much social media impacts youth attention and confidence. In this episode of Technology For Mindfulness, Laurie discusses how the use of cell phones for approval and visibility impedes mindfulness and provides insight on how to navigate through this when it comes to teaching your children how to communicate. Find out more at https://lauriewolk.com/
On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.
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A Mindful 2019: A Technology for Mindfulness Special Episode
Technology For Mindfulness
12/31/18 • 25 min
As we prepare for 2019, we often reflect and think about the year that's gone. We think about what we achieved and didn't achieve and what we would like to do in the next year. When it comes to using technology mindfully, there are a few ways that you set goals and habits to achieve mindfulness, productivity and quality time. Here are 5 ways that you can set yourself up to use technology more mindfully in 2019:
1. Take some time to observe your experiences with technology.
This is the most important step as it's where you deploy awareness around your use of technology. Identify what you'd like to change in your behaviour. Do you want to spend less time browsing on the internet at work for non work related things because you find that your workload becomes heavier as the week progresses due to lack of productivity? Perhaps you'd like to not take your smartphone to the dinner table as it distracts you from quality time with your loved one. These are behaviours you should take the time to observe as it will be the foundation to understanding your relationship with technology and how to be more mindful in your use of it.
2. Write these goals down.
Another important step as this will serve as a frequent reminder for what your goals are. The main reason why New Years Resolutions fail is that we forget what these are by February. Writing this down will consolidate on what's the most important to you and serve as a frequent reminder. When you're reminded of these goals - you place yourself in a position where you're most likely to succeed.
3. Come up with a concrete plan of action
Now that you're written your goals down, how can you come up with a plan of action to ensure these goals can be executed?
4. Develop Mindfulness Habits
Recently, we released a course called Tap Into Mindfulness - which is a sequence of systematic exercises that aids you to not only be aware of your habits around technology but also assists you in how to create mindfulness habits around your use. There is both a student and teacher's edition and currently it's on sale for $10 and $25.
5. Have a gentle attitude towards yourself
It takes a while to form a new habit so be kind and patient with yourself as you navigate your way through this. Stopping altogether and giving up won't form a new habit but persistence will.
On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.
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40: Patricia Lohan - Coach, Healer & Feng Shui Expert
Technology For Mindfulness
12/03/18 • 38 min
Patricia Lohan is a coach, healer and Feng Shui expert who has shaped her dream path. Living in Bali for the majority of the year, she's seen first hand the power of the mind, surroundings and inner healing. In this episode, Patricia unpacks why your inner world, mindset and history impacts your life and outside and particularly alludes to how use and placement technology in your home can impact this. In a different kind of episode of Technology For Mindfulness, Patricia talks about how to Feng Shui your home and your routines in the context of technology. It's a detox for your business, beliefs, mind and space! Find more info at https://patricialohan.com/.
On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.
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36: Scilla Andreen, Producer Behind "Like" & "Angst"
Technology For Mindfulness
10/08/18 • 39 min
Scilla Andreen (pronounced Sheila) is the CEO and Co-Founder of IndieFlix and the founder of the IndieFlix Foundation. She is an Emmy nominated Costume Designer and award-winning Producer of such films as Outpatient, The Flats, Bit Players, The Empowerment Project and one of the producers of Screenagers, a documentary about how much screen time is healthy. She is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, Women in Film, and other major industry events. Scilla believes film is the most powerful medium on the planet. Her mission is to use film to start conversations that become movements that can change the world for the better. Find more at http://thelikemovie.com/, https://www.screenagersmovie.com/, https://angstmovie.com/, https://www.indieflixfoundation.org/ and https://www.creativelive.com/.
On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.
Follow us on:
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https://Facebook.com/TechnologyForMindfulness
Subscribe to the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast via:
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCadmsqRjuiilNT5bwHFHDfQ
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84: Sarah Tetlow - Reducing Stress Within the Legal Field Through Streamlined Processes
Technology For Mindfulness
09/21/20 • 43 min
As someone who has worked in the field of law for a number of years now, I have seen first hand how prevalent stress is within this industry and the effect that it has had on the individuals who are practicing professionally.
Joining me today is someone who is combating that issue through specialized coaching and consulting, Sarah Tetlow! Sarah is a Legal Productivity Consultant at ‘Firm Focus’, a company dedicated to helping legal professionals streamline their workflow, better utilize their time management skills, and reduce the stress that many within the industry have suffered from throughout their careers. Through her work, Sarah has successfully assisted clients in managing their stress levels through productivity-based solutions that cater to each individual's needs.
In this episode, Sarah shares her perspective on some of the common behaviors she’s seen within the lawyers she’s worked with and how her coaching methods have helped those clients create balance and efficiency in their work life. We also talk about the need to set realistic and measurable goals, particularly in this line of work, how technology can be utilized to amplify productivity, as well as how communication is such a vital step to ensuring a team is working efficiently and coherently.
To learn more, tune in to Episode 84 of Technology for Mindfulness!
Some Questions I Ask:
- How did you get started in a field that is so specialized? (5:30)
- What practical skills do you use when helping your clients? (12:19)
- How do you respond to lawyers who have a tendency to catastrophize urgent tasks and overwork themselves? (14:07)
- When your clients have a genuine emergency in their work, how do you set up a process that addresses and resolves that? (18:43)
- What could a client expect from working with you? (21:22)
- What do you take into account when interviewing new clients to work with? (29:56)
- Could you talk about how you help your clients’ reduce stress in their lives? (38:43)
What You’ll Learn:
- What Sarah’s ‘legal eagle’ system aims to achieve (9:44)
- How technology has permeated the legal profession & Created a sense of urgency around small tasks (11:19)
- What I’ve noticed about how lawyers respond to deadlines (25:50)
- Sarah’s take on using productivity apps and technology to help streamline legal processes and offload stress (27:18)
- How ‘proactive communication’ helps reduce the need to cram in work at the last minute (32:33)
- Why communication is so important, particularly now as most people have shifted to working remotely (37:21)
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How many episodes does Technology For Mindfulness have?
Technology For Mindfulness currently has 100 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Meditation, Tech, Society & Culture, Interview, Podcasts, Technology, Philosophy and Mindfulness.
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The average episode length on Technology For Mindfulness is 41 minutes.
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Episodes of Technology For Mindfulness are typically released every 14 days.
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The first episode of Technology For Mindfulness was released on Feb 17, 2017.
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