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Series: What Mindfulness Means to Me, Zan Barry
As the word mindfulness gains wider use and moves more into the mainstream, confusion can arise about what it means. In addition, mindfulness means different things to different people. In an effort to share a range of perspectives on the meaning of mindfulness and to facilitate a discussion about this important topic, we…
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How to Vacation Mindfully
It was easier to “get away from it all” on vacation before smartphones and the Internet. Our ever-present devices now blur the line between work and vacation, making it more important than ever that we be actively mindful on our vacations, lest our precious time away from work become little more than a week-long…
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A Sneaky Way to Eliminate Technological Distractions at the Dinner Table
Have you ever sat down with your family for dinner, only to be faced with the glare of smartphones from everyone at the table? If so, then Dolmio Australia claims to have a technological solution to the problem:
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iPad Update a Step Back for Mindfulness?
Apple recently announced that iOS 9 for the iPad will allow two apps to be displayed side-by-side simultaneously. This feature, like every multitasking “improvement,” is being promoted as a way to enable users to be more productive, so why do I find myself feeling sad that Apple didn’t continue to hold the line against…
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Guest Blog: If Buddha Had A Smartphone
If Buddha had a smartphone ringing during meditation…a guest post by Sang Kim, lifetime martial artist, author, Ph.D.
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5 Tips for Using Technology More Mindfully
We all complain about how technology distracts us and makes it harder for us to be mindful. Here are five tips for using technology to help you be more mindful.
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HeadSpace Review: Just Pause for 10 Minutes A Day
If you look up meditate you will most likely come across a definition similar to the one above. It’s funny because when I think of meditation, I think of the opposite of thinking deeply. I meditate to calm my mind and slow down.
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Overload Isn’t the Only Problem with Information
We often hear that “information overload” is a problem of our times. We receive “too much information” and, as a result, we are overwhelmed, anxious, and distracted.
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Smiling Practice at a Legal Conference
My experiment in smiling at an international legal conference.
