Tag: mindfulness tools
-
Study: App Aims to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
The worlds of technology and health and constantly growing closer and closer together. Whether you’re at a medical hospital, physical therapy, or visiting a psychiatrist, chances are that technology is going to play a role in your treatment. One such technology is making a name for itself in the medical and psychological community as an…
-
Technology is Helping Close the Gap for Women
Unfortunately, not the pay gap, although hopefully that will improve soon too! While some people choose to gift flowers, jewelry, or cute nic nacs to their mothers or wives on special occasions, others choose the route of technology. And do you want to know why? Although we’re all aiming for gender equality, it’s no secret…
-
Is Your Time Well Spent?
I know I’ve talked about this so many times before, but let me say it again for those of you that are new to the blog or new to mindfulness: technology is taking over our minds. Whether we realize it or not it’s happening. And a movement that goes by the name of Time Well…
-
New French Bill Proposes “Right To Disconnect” From After Work Hours: Will It Work?
We’re living in an always on society. We’re always doing something, we’re always connected, we’re always right by our phones (and reaching it more than we should). Whether it’s a call from your boss asking if you can come in on your day off or an email from an important client on the weekend, we’re…
-
Podcast Episode #4: Interview with Dr. Susan Maushart, Author of The Winter of Our Disconnect
Listen to our interview with Dr. Susan Maushart, author of The Winter of Our Disconnect, in the latest episode of the Technology for Mindfulness Podcast.
-
What’s the Right Age to Start Mindfulness?
A question that people often ask when they learn about mindfulness is what’s the right age to start? And the answer is: whenever you want! While most people begin practicing mindfulness during or after a stressful life-changing event, it doesn’t matter when you start. Mindfulness is something that anyone can benefit from in any stage…
-
Podcast Episode #03: Interview with Dr. Judson Brewer, Author of The Craving Mind
Listen to our interview with Dr. Judson Brewer, author of The Craving Mind, in the latest episode of the Technology for Mindfulness Podcast.
-
5 Ways to Use Mindfulness to Reduce Workplace Stress
Even if you’re lucky enough to have a super laid back and relaxed work environment, I’m willing to bet that stress still gets to you at work once in awhile. One study found that 60% of employee absences could be traced back to stress, and that number has been on the rise. While there are…
-
Sleep Better Without Sleeping Pills, Try Mindfulness
So many of us have trouble sleeping! Some struggle to fall asleep every night, while others only have occasional sleepless nights. Either way, at some point in time we’ve all experienced at least one night of constant tossing and turning, minds that just won’t stop running. We’ve all woken up exhausted because we just couldn’t…
-
Wearable Technology to Help You Relax and Focus
While technology does a lot to distract us from the present and bring us stress, it can also do a lot to help us relax and be more present. As much as I like to encourage people to set their devices down and be present, we all use technology—it’s not going anywhere! So why not…
