Jay Vidyarthi is the author of RECLAIM YOUR MIND and an accomplished designer, entrepreneur, and thought leader at the unique intersection of mindfulness and technology. As the founder of Still Ape, he’s been involved in over fifty technologies that have helped millions of people improve their well-being, including Muse, the Healthy Minds Program, Sonic Cradle, and many more. His work and ideas have been featured by Harvard, MIT, TED, Forbes, CNN, Fast Company, and Vice. A meditation practitioner for over fifteen years, Jay is as comfy on a silent retreat as he is challenging his son to epic video game battles. On days off, he can usually be found making music, enjoying screen time, or out for a walk somewhere near Lake Ontario. Learn more at jayvidyarthi.com
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In our ever-connected world, inner peace isn't about rejecting technology—it's about having a better relationship with it. You need boundaries, but that doesn’t mean you should feel guilty every time you pull out your phone. Reclaim Your Mind offers a middle way: a balanced, mindful approach to everyday tech.
With relatable anecdotes and short, easy-to-follow exercises in every chapter, Reclaim Your Mind provides seven key strategies to help you use technology wisely*.* You’ll learn to develop awareness of your tech use, design your digital and physical environments to focus your attention, reject false urgency, and opt in to better tech that fosters authenticity and fun. Backed by scientific research and the author’s own experiences as a lifelong meditator and an influential designer of technologies for well-being, Reclaim Your Mind helps you rekindle a positive relationship with TV, social media, games, news, email, and even AI. With Jay Vidyarthi’s tools and insights, you’ll learn to stand up for your freedom of attention and relish the convenience, connection, and—yes—joy that technology can offer without . You’ll improve your relationship with technology, and ultimately, with yourself.
‘How to Overcome Tech Addiction and Reclaim Your Mind’ (EvolutionFM with Scott Brutton)
‘How to Overcome Tech Addiction and Reclaim Your Mind’ (EvolutionFM with Scott Brutton)
‘Creating Mindful Product Experiences’ (Awkward Silences)
‘Creating Mindful Product Experiences’ (Awkward Silences)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/253-enjoying-tech-and-mindfulness-jay-vidyarthi/id1512883587?i=1000695930966
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-a-healthy-relationship-with-technology/id1496841325?i=1000695889505
‘Cultivating Purpose in Uncertain Times’ (Healthy Minds Program Event)
‘Cultivating Purpose in Uncertain Times’ (Healthy Minds Program Event)
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/be-unmessablewith-the-podcast-hosted-by-josselyne/id1744969156?i=1000696508968
‘Tech for Mindfulness and Compassion’ (World Happiness Week)
‘Tech for Mindfulness and Compassion’ (World Happiness Week)
Panel: Reimagining Healthcare in the Age of AI (Techna Institute)
Panel: Reimagining Healthcare in the Age of AI (Techna Institute)