Digital Flourishing Toolkit™ Tech Wellness Solutions
Tech Wellness Solutions to help you achieve balance with technology.
Digital Flourishing Toolkit™ Includes
A special selection of solutions for your mind, body, and privacy.
This special Toolkit is recommended by leading experts at the Digital Wellness Institute.
Explore the Digital Workbook to accompany this evolving Tech Wellness Solution Starter-Pack.
Body
Support ergonomics and improve sleep quality.
The Adjustable Tech Stand
The Tech Stand. Elegant and Solid. This highly adjustable cellphone stand is strong, sturdy, lightweight, and does the trick nicely. We scroll, shop and sometimes we even relax and watch our Tech Wellness YouTube channel- This handy stand makes it grand! In metallic black, it can support all smartphones and tablets horizontally.
And we find our necks and shoulders are much more relaxed as we don't "hunch over" our phones as we text and scroll. And bonus: we avoid tech-neck(oh my--it's real!) and this is honestly a great tech neck solutionn.
The Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Blue Blocking Orange Shades. The luminous digital blue light that comes from all of our devices can affect your sleep and cause tension. At Tech These wrap-around amber glasses keep your circadian rhythms happy and healthy and relax your eyes by blocking 86% of blue light. The details of why being mindful of blue light are important to see our Blue Light And Your Body Guide.
Mind
Achieve peace of mind and spark creativity.
The Analog Clock
The Analog Clock. We recommend that you turn off all digital devices and charge your smartphone in another room and enjoy the best radiation-free and revitalizing sleep. The Braun alarm clock is beautiful and functional. Sleek. Modern. Silent.--Except of course when the lovely gentle beep sounds to wake you as it grows louder to a crescendo- No EMF radiation means fewer toxins in your environment. The 3" diameter, non-ticking, the clock features snooze and nightlight in 3 color choices: Matte Black Clock With Black Dial, Matte Black Clock With White Dial, Matte White With White Dial.
Privacy
Utilize reusable stickers to cover your camera and protect your digital identity
The Webcam Cover Collection
Creep Blocker Webcam Covers The Digital Age has brought privacy to our attention. Someone watching or spying on you through your cellphone or computer is just plain Creepy, which is why we love Creep Blockers. High quality, re-usable removable, and residue-free vinyl decals designed to protect your privacy with style and personality.
Suitable for webcams, camera lenses on cellphones, laptops, computer monitors, Smart TVs, gaming consoles, Alexa, Google Home, and any other device that may have a built-in camera.
And each pack also includes specially designed sizes to Block Computer Microphones, including Apple Air Microphone and Macbook Microphones
🌊Create your ripple effect in the world.🌎
Accept the #meepchallenge to embrace your power. 🌟
What does stepping outside of your comfort zone look like?
Accept the #meepchallenge to embrace your power. 🌟
What does stepping outside of your comfort zone look like?
Take action by sharing an act of kindness. Experience your ripple effect.🌊
Learn the positive impact of sharing your light by listening to real talk with connection coin.
Podcast guest, Court Creeden shares how a random act of kindness evolved into a tool that bridges in-person connection with mindful technology.
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moments with me
enjoy this moment with me - a journey to connect with your inner me through mindful, empathetic, experiences, please.
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can you use social media like a buddha?
When faced with difficult circumstances, don’t recreate more discomfort. Click to learn how to create digital boundaries.
I admit it, there are times I use social media fill up the empty parts of my day. Whether it's in a waiting room, in line at the grocery store, or laying in bed to pass the time.
Sometimes, I use social media a little less innocently. I sometimes use social media to numb my own discomfort. When i'm stressed out about school work, in an uncomfortable social situation, or adjusting to change.
Over time I've noticed that when I reach for my phone after feeling uncomfortable or anxious, I get off the phone feeling 10x more anxious than I was before. We live in a world of immediate comfort; numbing ourselves with fast food, television, substances, party culture, hard work, and you guessed it, social media. Social media has created so many opportunities, but when used unconsciously, it can also have detrimental effects, many of which have been seen in scientific studies.
My university has a ‘trimester like’ schedule, so my winter break is actually a month and a half long, almost like a summer vacation. Although it might seem nice having a long break, I admit that I’m in emotional limbo for almost half of it. I’ve never ever been good with change, so half my break is usually spent adjusting to life back at home. I get used to living with my family again, working, seeing the people in my hometown, etc. then I head back to college and have to do it all over again. Once I’m in the swing of things I feel great, but when i'm in that limbo phase, I deal with a lot of discomfort.
This past break I had a remote internship 3 days a week, worked a few part-time jobs, started writing an EP, and spent time with family and friends, but I noticed whenever I had time to relax, discomfort would settle in.
This break especially, I noticed when I felt uncomfortable I was always going to my phone. Checking Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. After going on these social apps for a while I'd start to hear negative comments in my head like..
“this person is accomplishing more than you”
“you’re just so behind”
“you need to get more things like that”
“you need to make more posts like that”
These are some things I normally don't think to myself.
I was experiencing so much anxiety. More than I had in a long time.
So, I decided to pick up a book from my bookshelf called The Practical Neuroscience of Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson. I bought the book when I was younger, but wasn't able to understand it at the time. After hearing hearing an overly anxious and emotional script in my head, I thought I needed some type of rationale to counteract it. What better rationale than The Buddha?
I began reading and loved it immediately. The author started the first chapter by explaining how our neurons fire when we’re upset, and how each part of the brain reacts to emotions. He went on to describe what he calls the first darts and second darts. Here’s how he explains them:
“To borrow an expression from Buddha, inescapable physical or mental discomfort is the “first dart” of existence. As long as you live and love, some of those darts will come your way.”
So, in other words, “first darts” are the upsetting, sometimes inescapable things that happen in our lives. As long as we're taking risks and living our lives, these things will happen. Someone rear ends your car, you fail a test, your significant other breaks up with you, or life changes in some way. Hanson then says this:
“First darts are unpleasant to be sure. But then we add our reactions to them. These reactions are ‘second darts’- the ones we throw at ourselves.”
Second darts are the reactions we have to our first darts. For example, maybe failing a test is the first dart; an unpleasant, not so happy experience. Your second dart can be either positive or negative. You might look down on yourself and call yourself stupid, or you could appreciate that you tried your hardest, and decide to give it your best shot next time.
The most important thing in this equation, is the moment between your first and second dart, which can be a moment of either consciousness, or unconsciousness. After the first dart hits, are you choosing your reaction?
“Over time, through training and shaping your mind and brain, you can even change what arises, increasing what’s positive and decreasing what’s negative.”
The concept of the first dart and second dart made me think about my recent use of social media. Anytime I was dealing with discomfort from the change I was experiencing (the first dart), I responded to it with social media to numb my pain and then started comparing myself to others (negative second dart).
Hanson then explained my favorite concept of all: the 4 levels for consciousness in choosing your second dart. Here’s how he explains the levels and how I see them in regards to social media.
“As you deal with different issues on your path of awakening, you’ll repeatedly encounter these stages of growth”
Stage One- You’re caught in a second dart reaction and don’t even realize it.
Social Media Example- You feel discomfort, and it continues as you pick up your phone, scroll through social media, and compare yourself to others. This leaves you in a state of dissatisfaction, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Stage Two- You realize you’ve been hijacked by greed or hatred (in the broadest sense), but cannot help yourself: internally you’re screaming.
Social Media Example- You feel the discomfort, but still resort to social media to numb it. You recognize that you’re doing something out of boredom/sadness/insecurity/anxiety, but you just can’t help it.
Stage Three- Some aspect of a reaction arises, but you don’t act it out.
Social Media Example- You recognize the feeling of discomfort, but before you reach for your phone, you sit with the feeling and remind yourself that you have the ability to comfort yourself.
Stage Four- The reaction doesn’t even come up, and sometimes you forget you ever had the issue.
Social Media Example- When discomfort comes up, you no longer feel the need to reach for your phone. You sit with your feelings, understand that they are just feelings, and avoid further discomfort and anxiety by scrolling through social media.
These stages are a series of training your mind. Although it might seem like a daunting task, it's extremely effective. When it feels impossible, there are different resources to help you. Recently, I’ve been using the Screen Time feature on the iPhone to track and reduce the amount of time that I spend on social apps. You can even set a time of day you spend off-screen. When opening the apps, a small hourglass will come up reminding you that you’re having off-screen time or that you’ve reached your time limit for the day.
Using this “dart” mentality can really improve all areas of your life. When faced with difficult circumstances, don’t recreate more discomfort. Just remember how The Buddha did it!
go-getter vs. workaholic
it is easy to fall into the hustle and bustle, let’s take a moment to sober up the workaholic.
start with a deep breath. inhale and count to four. 1...2...3...4...🌬
the go-getter vs. workaholic
who are you without your achievements?
this conversation with courtney covers the internal struggle between ambition and burn out.
our culture values “success” - what are your values?
it is easy to fall into the hustle and bustle, let’s take a moment to sober up the workaholic.
Deep breathing is a great introduction to meditation, count to four. 1...2...3...4...
realize that you are more than your label.
at the end of peoples lives, many wish that they had accomplished less for themselves and loved others more.
what are your core values?
make your accomplishments part of a larger mission and purpose that serves others as well as yourself.
recognize that work and rest are two sides of the same coin. you have to recharge if you are going to compete in life. no one wins by burning out.
don’t take yourself too seriously. laugh at yourself and be open about your follies and limitations.
don’t hide your mistakes or failures from others - they are part of your process and journey toward success.
this paradox is an internal struggle that we all face. the first step is drawing awareness to these habits and opening your mind to new perspectives.
this is certainty a challenge, but we are all in this together. share your experience and set your intention for “sobering up your workaholic” in the comments below.
Who are you when you aren't your label?
Do you spend time helping others instead of helping yourself?
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meep movement
thank you for taking time to focus on YOU. our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources to become your own best friend.
welcome to the journey to your inner me.
hello and welcome to the meep movement.
thank you for taking time to focus on YOU. our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources to become your own best friend. we spend our whole entire lives with the voice inside our head, its time to make it a pleasant experience.
this means
real talk about all of the things we feel unconscious guilt for.
genuine connection with people and resources that will transform your mindset.
mindful technology changing our perspective to see our devices as tools and not a source of anxiety.
do yourself a favor, and make a promise to love who you are unconditionally without judgement.
if you decided to make this promise, I am honored to welcome you to the meep movement!
meep stands for mindful, empathetic, experiences, please.
challenge yourself to be aware of your thoughts, understanding of your feelings, and appreciate the moment. we control our happiness, open your mind to new perspectives.
meep out.
jamie