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The Power of Off

The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World

by Nancy Colier
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Effective mindfulness practices for transforming your relationship with technology and reconnecting with your real life
 
Our reliance on technology is rapidly changing how each of us experiences life. We're facing new issues and difficulties, we're encountering new emotional triggers, and we're relating to each other in new ways. As Dr. Nancy Colier writes, "How we spend our time, what motivates us, and what we want are all are on a radical course of transformation." The promise of technology is that it will make our lives easier; yet to realize that promise, we cannot be passive users—we must bring awareness and mindfulness to our relationships with our devices.
 
"The compulsion to constantly check our devices plays on primal instincts," teaches Colier. "Even people with strong spiritual practices or those who have never had other addiction issues now find themselves caught in the subtle trap of these miraculous tools we've created." Through The Power of Off, she offers us a path for making use of the virtual world while still feeling good, having healthy relationships, and staying connected with what is genuinely meaningful in life. You'll explore: How and why today's devices push our buttons so effectively, and what you can do to take back control of your lifeTips for navigating the increasingly complex ways in which technology is affecting our relationships—with ourselves, others, and our devices themselvesSelf-evaluation tools for bringing greater awareness to your use of technologyMindfulness practices for helping you interact with your devices in more conscious waysA 30-day digital detox program to kick-start a new healthier relationship with technology With The Power of Off, Colier sounds the call for wakefulness, reminding us that we can use technology in a way that promotes, rather than detracts from, our well-being. This book provides an essential resource for anyone wanting to create a more empowered relationship with technology in the digital age.

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    November 1, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781622037964
      • File size: 351 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781622037964
      • File size: 351 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 29, 2016
      Psychotherapist Colier (Inviting a Monkey to Tea) paints a vivid picture of how addicted we have become to our electronic devices, checking emails and sending text messages to the point of neglecting what is truly important. To illustrate the overwhelming nature of modern communications, Colier reports that one of her high-powered clients receives more than 1,000 emails every day, and if she responded to every one, she wouldn’t have any time left. Colier suggests powering off regularly and pondering such questions as “What really matters?” and “What is my heart’s longing?” while at the same time engaging in a healthy, less obsessive relationship with technology. The majority of the book focuses on how people relate to each other online, while the last part, which could be a book of its own, presents a toolkit for practicing mindfulness as a means of unplugging from digital media. Sprinkled throughout are amusing anecdotes of technology obsessions and lists of questions to ponder. Readers fascinated by how digital technology has changed the world, particularly everyday human interaction, will appreciate the author’s thought-provoking viewpoint.

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from November 15, 2016

      Psychotherapist and interfaith minister Colier points out that leaving ourselves endlessly available to our electronic devices paradoxically shuts us off from other people and real life. While the author doesn't disparage technology, she does emphasize that it tends to provide a means of escape and immediate gratification instead of participation in the present, which results in healthier emotional interactions with others. Using mindfulness practices and directed questions, plus a 30-day tech detox with useful ideas for paying attention to one's current situation, Colier demonstrates how to achieve an appropriate relationship with technology. Verdict Excellent proactive suggestions for plugging into reality and relegating technology to a healthier role in everyday life.

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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