Podcast appearances and mentions of amy blankson

Amy Blankson is the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness. A graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management, she's the only person to receive aPoint of Light award from two US Presidents. She is also a member of Harvard's AI for Human Flourishing Council, a former member of the UN Global Happiness Council, and a featured professor in Oprah's happiness e-course.Most recently, Amy was named to the AI75 by Dallas Innovates. Her newest book, SuperThinkers, will be released in Summer 2025.https://amyblankson.com/https://www.nexuspmg.com/ 

You've checked the boxes. Climbed the ladder. Achieved the success the world told you to chase. But if you've ever sat in a moment of "Is this all there is?"—wondering what fulfillment actually looks like—this conversation is for you.In this episode, I sit down with Amy Blankson, a joy and happiness expert, contributor to Oprah's Happiness Course, and my co-creator of the Kickass Women's Retreat. Together, we're building a space for high-achieving women to unmask their greatness—not by resetting, but by reckoning with the silent sacrifices and redefining what success and joy truly mean.This isn't about checking more boxes. It's about stripping away expectations, reconnecting with what actually feels right, and stepping into the most powerful version of yourself—the one driven by intention and joy, not obligation.If you're ready to shed the weight of ‘shoulds' and reclaim the life you actually want, press play. And if you want to take this journey even deeper, come join us in June at the Kickass Women's Retreat—a transformational weekend designed to help you unmask, rise, and thrive.

Here at HERself, we love wellness in all aspects of life whether it's your sleep, relationships, parenting, self-care, even digital wellness. Today on the podcast, Amy Blankson is joining to help us discern what digital balance can look like in our everyday lives. Amy is the Co-founder of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of “The Future of Happiness” and she shares how to cultivate happiness and well-being in a hyperconnected world. We know there is lots of talk about our children and tech, but we want to utilize this episode as a way for us to reflect as adults on our own digital usage and be proud of the way we use our screen time. Amy shares a great exercise that helps us all tailor our screen time to our personal values and reminds us about the importance of reflecting on these values often. We are also going to talk through what digital boundaries look like for our home life, work life, in relationships and how to decide what a healthy balance looks like for you! We know that in this day and age, it is hard to be completely away from our phones and the digital world, but we hope that today's episode helps you focus on your values when it comes to tech and helps you set a healthy balance that supports your overall wellness!Links & Resources:20% off your first order of Cymbiotika PLUS free shipping Free Shipping at GOODR with code ‘HERSELF'Follow Amy Blankson on Instagram and LinkedInAmy's Website and The Digital Wellness Institute WebsiteAmy's LinkedIn CoursePurchase Amy's Book; “The Future of Happiness”Let's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

In this Live Greatly podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares clips from four of her favorite conversations in 2024. This episode includes snippets from episodes with Bestselling Author of The Future Of Happiness, Amy Blankson, the Founder and CEO of Vuori, Joe Kudla, author of Likeable Badass, Alison Fragale PhD and the author of 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, Maha Abouelenein. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Snippets from some of Kristel's favorite conversations in 2024 Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

In today's fast paced world, employees and employers alike are struggling to balance between being productive while also staying healthy. In today's Better Being episode, host and Aon's Chief Wellbeing Officer, Rachel Fellowes, is joined by Amy Blankson, Co-founder & Chief Evangelist at Digital Wellness Institute, for a conversation about digital wellbeing in the modern workplace and how to maintain a healthy tech-life balance. [3:11] Defining digital wellbeing and why Amy decided to set up the Digital Wellness Institute[5:10] Insights on the impact of hybrid working on digital wellbeing after COVID-19[6:53] The challenges of hyper-responsible tech use in high performing adults[7:54] Maximizing a digital balance to maximize productivity and satisfaction in the workforce[11:01] Sources of burnout and the importance of setting digital boundariesAdditional Resources:Aon's websiteBetter Being Series Dives into Women's HealthRachel Fellowes LinkedInAon's Workplace WellbeingAon's 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing SurveyAmy Blankson Resources:LinkedIn profileWebsiteDigital Wellness Institute websiteDigital Wellness DayTweetables:“Digital wellbeing is the opportunity that we have to maximize the benefits of technology while mitigating the harms that come along with it.” — Amy Blankson“83 percent of employees are now turning to employers looking for help navigating tech-life balance.” — Amy Blankson“It's very hard to step off the treadmill when the entire world is on it together.” — Amy Blankson“As technology continues to advance, it becomes even more important that we as adults develop a sense of digital balance.” — Amy Blankson“It's not just that you've been sitting at a desk all day. It's that your brain is trying to manage so many things at once, and that can be exhausting.” — Amy Blankson“We have the capacity as adults and leaders to make some very small micro changes in our lives that will help us move to a state of flourishing.” — Amy Blankson

In this special episode of ‘Dare to Dad', the team hosts digital wellness expert Amy Blankson. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital world to both parents and children. Acknowledging the widespread concern among parents about kids' dependency on devices, the discussion emphasizes the importance of adult role modeling in digital wellness and the complexities of managing screen time. Amy Blankson, a noted speaker on happiness and technology, shares insights on defining technology, digital flourishing versus digital struggle, and practical approaches for fostering a healthy balance between offline and online activities. The episode covers topics such as the impact of technology on parent-child relationships, different approaches between moms and dads when it comes to digital wellness, and different frameworks for assessing and improving digital wellness. The Digital Flourishing Survey: https://www.digitalwellnessinstitute.com/the-science (scroll down for the “Take the Survey” button) 00:00 The Digital Dilemma 02:05 Special Guest Amy Blankson: Bridging Happiness and Technology 03:08 The Mom Perspective: A Valuable Addition to Dad Discussions 05:23 Digital vs. Analog: Finding Balance in a Tech-Driven World 13:15 Are There Gender a/o Parent Differences in Digital Wellness Approaches? 18:46 Screen Time and Digital Responsibility 28:29 The Debate on Entertainment vs. Educational Screen Time 34:26 Engaging with Kids Through Gaming 41:35 Name That Dad 45:40 The Importance of Digital Wellness

In this episode of the AI-volution: Redefining HR podcast, Jason Averbook interviews Amy Blankson, Chief Evangelist at the Digital Wellness Institute, about the concept of digital wellness and its impact on happiness. They discuss the evolution of concerns around technology and happiness, the importance of human behavior in determining happiness, and the need for individuals and organizations to take responsibility for their digital wellness. Averbook and Blankson also explore the measurements of digital wellness and the role of AI in relationships and well-being. The episode concludes with a discussion on Digital Wellness Day and the future of digital wellness. Learn more about Amy Blankson by following her on LinkedIn and checking out the Digital Wellness Day website. Takeaways: Digital wellness is about optimizing health and wellness in a hyper-connected world. Concerns about technology and happiness have evolved over time, but it is the way we use technology that impacts our happiness. Digital wellness is a joint responsibility of individuals and organizations. Measuring digital wellness is important to understand and improve our relationship with technology. AI can play a role in well-being, but human connection and understanding are still essential. Digital Wellness Day is an opportunity to reflect on our digital habits and have conversations about digital wellness.

In this episode of 'Dare to Dad', hosts Dr. Lester Clowes and Dr. Bobo Blankson delve into the complexities of fatherhood in the digital age. They discuss the importance of evaluating technology use through the lens of opportunity cost to balance personal interests with quality family time. Offering practical advice and personal anecdotes, they encourage dads to ask themselves critical questions about their tech habits. The episode further explores how setting boundaries and involving children in discussions about technology can enhance family relationships. Additionally, they preview an upcoming episode featuring digital wellness expert Amy Blankson, aiming to deepen the conversation on digital wellness for dads. 00:00 Navigating Tech Dilemmas 00:57 Introducing 'Dare to Dad' Podcast 01:37 The Tech Dilemma: Gaming, Social Media, and Parenting 03:34 Exploring Personal Tech Struggles and Setting Boundaries 06:46 Opportunity Cost: Balancing Tech, Family, and Personal Time 09:22 Personal Reflection and Boundaries 17:03 Reevaluating Tech Habits: Questions for Self-Reflection 18:56 Navigating Parent-Child Relationships and Accountability 21:27 The Power of Vulnerability and Feedback in Family Dynamics 24:32 Name That Dad 26:42 Engaging in Healthy Tech Habits and Current Events 27:17 Exploring the Impact of Online Gambling and Tech Wellness 33:03 Looking Ahead to Digital Wellness Day 34:08 Unscripted: Video Games and Superhero Debates

Technology is amazing! We can make video calls, find facts in an instant and watch movies on our phones. We take all this for granted, but have we let our screens and devices take over too much of our lives?  To mark Digital Wellness Day on May 3, we hear from Amy Blankson (author and "chief evangelist" at the Digital Wellness Institute) about her ten tips to tame our devices at home and in the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Blankson is a happiness expert, the Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute, and the author of several bestselling books, including "The Future of Happiness." Amy joins Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW for a deep-dive discussion on a host of issues and topics related to digital wellness. Amy is on a mission to help us create a more positive world that prioritizes Digital Flourishing—that sweet spot where productivity, health, and happiness meet. By harnessing a simple, research-backed framework, Amy and her team help reimagine digital well-being so people can thrive. As a member of the UN Global Happiness Council and a fellow of the World Innovation Organization, Amy actively engages in initiatives aimed at promoting happiness as a core value in society. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as PBS, The New York Times, Forbes, and The Huffington Post. Amy is the only person to have ever received a Point of Light Award from two U.S. Presidents and has over 15 years of experience leading teams in how to convert stress into joy. With degrees from Harvard and Yale, Amy is being continually recognized for her pioneering contributions to the study of positive psychology and its application in the digital age. More about Amy and the Digital Wellness Institute at https://www.digitalwellnessinstitute.com/ More about Dan Pontefract at https://www.danpontefract.com/

IN EPISODE 169: Our devices can either confine us or refine us - and that choice can have a major impact on our health, productivity and wellbeing. In Episode 169, Amy Blankson explores the debilitating effects of digital distraction and makes the case for a more empowered relationship with our tech - not shame, guilt or full-blown surrender. We discuss ways to create more awareness and intention around our devices, how organizations can set better standards and practices, and what a digitally balanced workplace looks like. Digital flourishing is just one click away - and after listening to Amy, you'll learn how to take control of your tech for good. ABOUT AMY BLANKSON: Amy Blankson is the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness.  Amy is a graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management and the only person to receive a Point of Light award from two American Presidents. She's also a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a Fellow of the World Innovation Organization, a featured professor in Oprah's happiness e-course, and a regular contributor to Forbes.  Her current work focuses on how to cultivate happiness and well-being in the digital era.

On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Amy Blankson, the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness.  Kristel and Amy discuss how phone usage and technology may be hijacking your attention and what to do about it.  Kristel and Amy talk about how to use technology in a way that promotes optimal mental health, well-being, happiness, healthy boundaries and more.  Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: How digitally well are you? Is technology hijacking your attention? How technology impacts our happiness and well-being How can you improve your relationship with your phone Some surprising statistitics around phone usage  Tips to promote happiness and well-being ABOUT AMY BLANKSON: Amy Blankson is the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness.  A graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management, she's the only person to receive a Point of Light award from two US Presidents.  She is also a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a Fellow of the World Innovation Organization, a featured professor in Oprah's happiness e-course, and a regular contributor to Forbes.  Her current work focuses on how to cultivate happiness and well-being in the digital era.  Oh, and you might also know her as Amy the Unicorn, from her brother Shawn Achor's infamous TEDx talk on the science of happiness Website:  https://amyblankson.com/  Order the book, The Future of Happiness: https://amyblankson.com/book/the-future-of-happiness/  Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyblankson/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyblankson/  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/work_matters  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.blankson  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/amyblankson   About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale.  With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children.  She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/  To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. You can view Kristel Bauer's speaking reel here.  Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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Heather Chastain sits down with Amy Blankson, CEO and Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, to talk about the importance of digital wellness in today's world, how leaders can help workers create a tech/life balance and what they can do to foster a culture of digital well-being.

Our digital lifestyles often don't seem to support our well-being, and that's a great reason to observe Digital Wellness Day on May 5. This week's guest, best-selling author and speaker Amy Blankson, offers tips on how to become more present in an increasingly distracted world — whether we're at work, home, or school. As CEO and Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, Amy has made it her mission to cultivate happiness and well-being in the digital era. She's here to share tips about how to create boundaries and find balance in our digital lives. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to practice digital wellness (and how to do it). Why it's important to create boundaries with digital tools. How to observe Digital Wellness Day on May 5. 

Focusing On What Really Matters When you don't have enough time, what's the first thing that gets cut from your schedule? Now, of course, the answer is “it depends.” But I asked this question recently on LinkedIn and got a flood of responses. The most common category was self-care: exercising, sleeping, even eating. Two other big categories were time with others and time to think. Maybe you can relate to these. Left to my own devices, I sure can. But when you think about it, you would never design your life that way, right? Each of those represents areas that are critical to our success. And I'm not just talking about success with our projects or at work. If we're not taking care of ourselves, taking time to think and reflect, and investing in others, it impacts nearly every dimension of life. And it can lead us to hitting a birthday and wondering, how did I get here? If that sounds like a depressing start to this episode, I have good news. I'm joined today by the author of one of my favorite new books. Cassie Holmes joins us to discuss her book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. What I expected to be just another time management guide turns out to be a book on happiness that I consider a must-read. Learn more about Cassie and her book at CassieMHolmes.com/.   For more episodes related to focusing on what matters most, check out these episodes: Episode 174, with Amy Blankson about her book The Future of Happiness. Episode 136, with Michele Geilen about her book Broadcasting Happiness. Episode 309, with Ashley Whillans about her book Time Smart. These authors are not just writers--they are researchers who make their work accessible and actionable to us all. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills   The following music was used for this episode: Music: Emotionalism by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5867-emotionalism License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: Music: Road Trip by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9761-road-trip License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52

In this episode, Dave Monaco talks to positive psychology expert Amy Blankson about how to reconnect and reset with joy and positivity.

Technology is both a vice and a virtue. It can help us manage our lives and accomplish tasks with reminders and to-dos. But, at what point do the dings and pings become more of a distraction than traction? How much of our time is dedicated to managing our digital devices versus tackling the true task at hand? To learn more, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen revisits the subject of digital distractions and speaks with two experts who share how to stay healthy and productive while using modern technology. Amy Blankson discusses key points from her book, The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era, and Nir Ayal shares insights, about how to balance productivity and well-being using the same technology designed to distract us, from his new book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

Real Talk, unedited recording discussing #DigitalFlourishing practices to “Master your #Digital Body Language” with #DigitalWellness experts, Erica Dhawan, Amy Blankson, Jamie Rose Levy, and Chido Mbavarira.   Learn more at www.digitalwellnessday.com

He spent six months alone in a cave underground. Darkness. Bats. And a whole lot of guano! This modern caveman was also a product and victim of technology...something we can all relate to. Thankfully, digital expert Amy Blankson, the Luddites, and an accidental invention all teach us how to find happiness with our tools. (Digital Wellness, Habits, Switching Costs, Cognitive Load)

Amy Blankson arms listeners with tools to fight back at the attention economy of likes and online self-promotion. This talk was filmed at TEDxBYU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents

Pamiętacie Amy Blankson czyli słynną Amy the Unicorn, siostrę Shawna Achora?Dziś rozmawiamy o badaniach i odkryciach tej wyjątkowej ekspertki w obszarze Digital Wellness, która od ponad 11 lat przygląda się temu, czy wszechobecna technologia jest dla nas finalnie dobra czy zła. Jeśli chcecie dowiedzieć co zrobić, żeby miała pozytywny wpływ na Wasze życie, zapraszamy do posłuchania! Jeśli podobało się, dziękujemy za Like, Follow i Recenzję. Polecajcie nas swoim znajomym.Spotify: spoti.fi/2KYYU5MApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1488521319Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/szczlesciewpracygoogleYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RaBHywziY3pSgULDTkPvQ #szczęściewpracy #szczesciewpracy #podcastO nas:https://piaseckazylewicz.pl/

Today's episode focuses on the concept of manifestation: What is it? The idea that your thoughts become reality and can in essence manifest in your lifeHow does it work?Law of attraction dictates that like attracts likeAnd the science behind itI recount a conversation I had with Amy Blankson, an expert in the field of positive psychology and a contributor to the Harvard Business ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode and want to go even deeper, I was interviewed on the Kimberley Wenya podcast on the subject in late 2019. Episode 156 and our conversation begins at the 17 minute mark.

Amy Blankson reminds us that we have the power to choose where we place our intention, and when and how we focus our attention on technology. We help our families make a shift towards digital wellbeing if we have the awareness to use technology as a tool, not a crutch. If we put the emphasis on our imagination and innate power, we can be a role model, teaching our kids to place their values and priorities on much greater things.   You can find the full clip here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ29nFINxkg   Learn more about Amy Blankson here:  http://amyblankson.com/    The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (book):  https://amzn.to/356kZaW   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@erin.s.holland) or at erinsholland.com.

The question is no longer a matter of whether or not technology is good for us; it is now a matter of “What do we do with it?”. And there's nobody in the world right now more suited to answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A's. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

The question is no longer a matter of whether or not technology is good for us; it is now a matter of “What do we do with it?”. And there's nobody in the world right now more suited to answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A's. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Blankson is bestselling author of “The Future of Happiness.” A graduate of Harvard and Yale, she focuses on how to achieve happiness in a digital era.  She is a co-founder of the Digital Wellness Collective and most recently has shared her thought leadership as a speaker at TEDx and as a regular contributor for Forbes on Women, Technology, and Leadership, and as a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. She and Skip discuss how leaders can use technology to help improve happiness outcomes for their teams, and for themselves.

I'm very excited to share our "Editor's Summer Picks!" series for Finding Brave! Throughout the next six weeks, we'll be re-releasing 6 top shows that are the special favorites from our editor Matt Mawhinney and his awesome production team at PodAssist. “There has been a cycle of overuse of new information sources that we have to relearn in terms of how to interact in a healthy way, and positive psychology gives us some clues that say these are things that human beings have struggled with since the beginning of time. It’s just that the medium has changed for us and we have to reapply what we already know to be our best selves and reach our potential.” - Amy Blankson We hear every day about how the technology available to us today erodes our happiness and stresses us out, but is it possible that we can use it to actually do the opposite? Today’s guest on Finding Brave has made it her life’s work to study this issue, and the insights she shares on this episode will encourage you to view technology in a whole new light. The only person to receive a Point of Light from two US Presidents, my guest Amy Blankson graduated from Harvard College and Yale School of Management, and co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for others. Amy has since focused her work on understanding how to cultivate happiness in a digital era. She is a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a Fellow of the World Innovation Organization, and is working with the IEEE to create standards for well-being in artificial intelligence. Amy is a regular contributor for Forbes and author of the bestselling book The Future of Happiness. The information that Amy shares today will inspire you to make important changes, even if they’re just small ones, to become more intentional and start regaining control and balance in your life. Ultimately, the future of happiness starts with the choices we make in the present. To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://amyblankson.com/ 

LinkedIn's Chief People Officer Christina Hall and happiness researcher Amy Blankson join us to discuss the latest research on employee happiness around the world.

Amy Blankson is the author of the book "The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era." Her strategies focus on how we can make decisions more intentionally, train our brains for a more optimistic mindset, and create habits and habitats for happiness--with and without technology.

Modern technology has changed the way we live — but there can be a downside. In this episode of the Business Review, Amy Blankson shows us how to not just survive, but thrive, in the digital age.

Technology can make life more convenient, connected, and efficient. But with all that it gives us, could it also be taking something away? How can we use technology to enhance our well-being and not diminish it? On this episode Jen Fisher and Carolyn O'Boyle discuss strategies to maintain a healthy relationship with your technology with Amy Blankson, a leading specialist on mindful living in the digital era.

Technology can make life more convenient, connected, and efficient. But with all that it gives us, could it also be taking something away? How can we use technology to enhance our well-being and not diminish it? On this episode, Deloitte Well-being leader Jen Fisher and colleague Carolyn O’Boyle, national managing director of Talent Strategy and Innovation discuss strategies to maintain a healthy relationship with your technology with Amy Blankson, a leading specialist on mindful living in the digital era.

In this week’s episode you will learn about: Social media’s potential to brain hack Exercising compassion and finding self-satisfaction Being a happy human AND using technology can go hand in hand Being a conscious consumer when it comes go apps and gadgets

“There has been a cycle of overuse of new information sources that we have to relearn in terms of how to interact in a healthy way, and positive psychology gives us some clues that say these are things that human beings have struggled with since the beginning of time. It’s just that the medium has changed for us and we have to reapply what we already know to be our best selves and reach our potential.” - Amy Blankson We hear every day about how the technology available to us today erodes our happiness and stresses us out, but is it possible that we can use it to actually do the opposite? Today’s guest on Finding Brave has made it her life’s work to study this issue, and the insights she shares on this episode will encourage you to view technology in a whole new light. The only person to receive a Point of Light from two US Presidents, my guest Amy Blankson graduated from Harvard College and Yale School of Management, and co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for others. Amy has since focused her work on understanding how to cultivate happiness in a digital era. She is a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a Fellow of the World Innovation Organization, and is working with the IEEE to create standards for well-being in artificial intelligence. Amy is a regular contributor for Forbes and author of the bestselling book The Future of Happiness. The information that Amy shares today will inspire you to make important changes, even if they’re just small ones, to become more intentional and start regaining control and balance in your life. Ultimately, the future of happiness starts with the choices we make in the present. To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://amyblankson.com/ 

The happiness researchers discuss the human range of emotions, and how anger, sadness, and loneliness can inspire the transition to a positive state of mind. By embracing all of your emotions, you can retrain your brain to scan the world for positivity.

The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Blankson talks about balancing productivity and Well-Being in her new book, The Future of Happiness. This book provides 5 modern strategies and how it all fits together in the digital era. Technology is improving your productivity, but what is it doing for your life? Where do you find the balance in this digital era? Amy Blankson: A wife of 15 years and a mother of three adorable daughters. Amy is the co-founder of GoodThink, a global positive psychology consulting firm. She is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents, (President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton), for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. She received her BA from Harvard and her MBA from Yale School of Management. Most recently, Amy was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. She has also written an award-winning children's book. Her latest book is The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. "The future starts with the present." ~ Amy Blankson BOOK: The Future of Happiness - 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including happiness, gadgets and wearables, along with positive psychology and depression! You'll discover many strategies and tools for your success in using technology. Family life Travel Positive Psychology and Skillsets Happy Hacks Definition of Happiness Mindset Moving toward the future of happiness What makes Amy happy? Husband's happiness Creative Arts Marriage Five Love Languages Interplay of love and happy Social Support What are you doing to help others? GoodThink Inc. How do we find personal happiness? Next step Personal challenge in being happy Anxiety Strategies when anxious Anti-depressants  Depression Toolbox for Success Gadget and Wearables Spire Stone  Focus and Breathing patterns Tension A broken neck Guilt Technology Third Prong Grounding Principles Eye contact Single task Boundaries Gut check Break Free App Tech Personas Habitat for Happiness Create space in your home Tech grave yard Domestic Abuse G.O.T. Syndrome Study of Mere Presence Attention span and goldfish Predictions Tech Tantrum Screen Time Enable Kids WiFi Choose your own adventure BOOK: The Future of Happiness - 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era WEBSITE: AmyBlankson.com "Name it. Pivot. And move on." ~ Amy Blankson Quotes and statements within the interview: "The joy that we feel striving after our potential." "Happiness is about growing and becoming, and discovering a sense of purpose." "We actually have control over our happiness." "Only 10% of our happiness is determined by our external environment." "Striving to become the best version of ourselves." "The things I see as happy are the things that I see as luxury experiences in my life." "Everyone of us has a different level of receiving and giving." "Social support is the single greatest predictor of long term happiness and success." "Are we waiting for other people to fill in the gap?" "The more we give support to other people, the more we will see it in our own lives." "Other peoples' happiness drives our own." "I don't breathe particularly well." "People think they should be able to be happy on their own." "I use all of them [tools] in the toolbox." "You're feeling tense!" "At the time, it was a bit of an emergency." "I was worried about what other parents and the hospital would think about me walking out with a child who had a broken neck." "Technology can be horribly distracting at times, but it's also incredibly helpful." "There are those inputs in our lives that could be helpful." "Fuse it or lose it." "The third prong helps to channel the energy." "How do you want to engage with technology?" "I want to have the ability to single task when I want to single task." "I can't necessarily control my husband, but I can try." "Individuals who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them." "I'm not gonna do this because I know it inhibits who I want to become." "The average individual opens and closes their phone 150 times per day." "What can we do with the 10%?" "It's kind of overwhelming to figure out what do I do with this." "Boy do I got the G.O.T. syndrome!" "We're in uncharted territory." "The mere presence of an object in your environment can actually impact you even if you never touch it." "It's addicting to be needed, in a way. It's intoxicating." "The greatest dangers of the conversation happening right now around technology is that there's so much negative speak from the media about how screen time is digital heroin and that we're turning into screen-agers." "If we can figure that out, we can set ourselves up for a better future of happiness." "We will score one more for mommy." "The human mind is the greatest super computer ever created."   What has your story gifted you? Wanting to help others "My life is what I choose to make of it." "A windy path, but a very beautiful path." Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Amy Blankson; http://AmyBlankson.com BOOK: The Future of Happiness - 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era Twitter: Amy Blankson Facebook: Amy Blankson Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc. Publication Date: April 11, 2017 ISBN: 9781942952947 "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Ready to see if coaching and a mentorship is for you? 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The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technology has simultaneously simplified and complicated our lives. Amy Blankson, co-founder of Goodthink Inc. and best-selling author, says that doesn't mean we should all venture back to a pre-smartphone era; it's unrealistic. Although a digital detox can be a nice reminder, it's not a long-term solution for those looking to build balance. In this interview with Skrhak, Blankson offers tangible ways to stay grounded in the digital era.

Author of "The Future of Happiness" Amy Blankson talks about kids in the digital era, symptoms of screen time burnout, and how to get your happy back. The future of happiness Symptoms of digital burnout Boost your energy Less screen time for kids Freedom from FOMO Raise happier kids Book: The Future of Happiness For more info on this episode: http://relaunchshow.com/582 Podcast tips: http://relaunchshow.com/PodcastTips 972-885-8384

Amy Blankson is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. Amy is the only person to be named “a point of light” by two Presidents for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. She has worked with government agencies and large companies to help foster a sense of well-being in the digital era.   In this conversation, you will hear Amy talk about how technology is  positively and negatively impacting our wellbeing at work. Amy explains how our obsession with smart phones is wearing us out, how to be intelligent and deliberate in the way we use devices and the wearable technology that can actually help to improve our wellbeing.    Connect with Amy Blankson:  Website - AmyBlankson.com  Amy Blankson Ted X Talk  You’ll Learn:  [02:01] - Amy explains why she believes that technology is the biggest disruptor of happiness in human history.  [04:13] - Amy shares her thoughts where technology is taking us when considering the way we work and our wellbeing.    [06:49] - Amy encourages us to consider our intentions when it comes to technology.    [09:30] - Amy talks about an experiment she is currently working on, which involves the frequency of checking an email inbox.   [11:39] - Amy shares some advice on how to set other people’s expectations based on our intentions.   [14:04] - Amy provides us with some statistics on our technology use and its impact on our productivity.   [16:30] - Amy talks about how this conversation may change the expectations managers put on employees.  [19:15] - Amy explains what digital citizenship means and the practices we need to use to role model good behavior.   [21:16] - Amy talks about her current favorite wearable, The Muse Headband.  [23:03] - The Lightning Round with Amy Blankson  Your Resources:  The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era - Amy Blankson and Shawn Achor  Ripple’s Effect - Shawn Achor and Amy Blankson  Calm App  Headspace App  Simple Habit App  Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport  Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing Our Humanity to Maximize Machines - John Havens  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.    Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free!  You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing.  Until next time, take care!  

What we're trying to do is figure out what leads us to the edge of happiness cliff that point at which we have a maximum productivity, maximum happiness without going over the edge - Amy Blankson There is no doubt that technology in the 20th century has brought advances unimaginable in previous eras. In the US gross domestic product per capita quintupled from 1950 to 2016. Things that were once luxu­ries have become affordable commodities. However, with such advances, computers and all that comes with them, internet, games, email, etc., are now in our pockets, purses or strapped to bodies. They are extensions of ourselves. Tech companies pay big money to UX designers and engineers to create devices and apps that grab and keep your attention. They high want high engagement metrics. They need you to spend time in an app or a video and to come back, over and over. So we all know it impacts our productivity but what about our happiness? What is the impact of a world of screens and notifications on our cognitive behavior and development? What about our relationships? Enter Amy Blankson, my guest on this episode. Amy has become the world’s leading expert on the connection between happiness and technology. Amy is an alum of both Harvard and Yale and has worked with organizations like NASA, Google, the US Army, and the Xprize Foundation to help improve well-being in a Digital Era. Amy states the problem in terms of discernment. “There’s this pain point about technology and happiness with technology specifically draining happiness because people feel overwhelmed. They don’t know what to do with all the information… and how to evaluate what’s actually good for them.” There is now a condition called Nomophobia, as in no-mo(bile) phone-phobia. It’s a fear of being without your smartphone. Seriously, a phobia and 40% of Americans “suffer” from it. One in five young adults admits to using a smartphone during sex. What? Okay, I'll cop to using the phone in the bathroom, so I need help. We are in uncharted territory. Amy says that we absolutely need to look at our relationship with technology very carefully but what she came away with from her research was surprising to me; that time on the screen is not necessarily a bad thing. Time on the screen is not necessarily bad. What is bad is the unintentional non-thoughtful use of the technology - Amy Blankson In fact, she goes further stating that technology can actually increase happiness - IF you use it wisely There’s the rub. Using it wisely On this episode we discuss what she learned writing her new book, The Future of Happiness. Amy talks about how we can mitigate the dispiriting effects tech can have and rather leverage it to increase our happiness. She's done the research and has the data on what you can do in the midst of work / life to harness it to serve your real needs in relation to happiness: social connection, meaning, and well-being. Amy answers LOT of questions I had like... Is there an inverse relationship between personal happiness and tech innovation How should we use Facebook, or should we abandon it? Would we be happier without tech? What is the impact of distraction on our well-being? How do I manage all my apps to minimize distraction? What about wearables? What do we teach our kids regarding appropriate tech boundaries - what exactly IS appropriate? Are there specific apps that can helps us become happier and healthier? Oh, and you have got to hear her answer my Timescape question. Give it a listen. For resources discussed in this episode go here.   

This week Erik talks through some of the changes he has made due to recent episodes. Make sure to check out Seth Godin’s altMBA to level yourself up! Mentioned in this episode: Cal Newport on Distractions, Focus and Deep Work Amy Blankson on Attention and Intention while using Technology Leslie Samuel on Productivity vs. Distraction on Social Media Rob Hatch on Ownership, Systems and Discipline Dr. Michael Brues on Chronotypes, Timing and Rhythms Shawn Stevenson on Caffeine and Screen Curfews to get better Sleep Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy   SaveSave

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Total Duration 49:26 Download episode 174 Is Tech Making Life Better or Worse? Tech is ruining our life. Or at least that's what plenty of people are suggesting. There's evidence showing that culturally we're more depressed and distracted than ever, and tech has at least some responsibility for that. Yet at the same time tech is providing rich opportunities to grow and learn. So which is it? Is tech making it more difficult to thrive? Or is it helping us thrive? According to Amy Blankson, the answer is both, depending on how you use it--today and in the future. Amy joins us to talk about her new book The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. In Amy's research, she's found that ultimately the most balanced, satisfied, and happy individuals use five key strategies, not just to survive but also to actually thrive in the Digital Era: They stay grounded in the face of distraction. They use technology to know themselves on a deeper level. They know when and how to use technology to train their brains to reach their full potential. They structure their surroundings to create a habitat for happiness. They innovate consciously to enrich the world around them. I look forward to sharing Amy's insights with you in this episode. Learn more about Amy and her company at GoodThinkInc.com. The Dirty Little Secret of Business Project managers know that managing our stakeholders is critical to our project success. But how can we take time to develop relationships when we're slammed with an overwhelmed schedule? Check out our Dirty Little Secret of Business e-learning course. Learn practical skills to develop stakeholder relationships by visiting http://courses.i-leadonline.com/courses/the-dirty-little-secret-of-business. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! RETROFUTURE CLEAN and LIFE OF RILEY by Kevin Macleod Licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 License.

Amy Blankson is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. Amy is dedicated to discovering how we can leverage the many technological advances, apps and gadgets, in a way that helps us be more productive, while keeping our sanity and boosting our happiness. Amy’s new book is ‘The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era’. Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy

Amy Blankson is a happiness researcher and consultant. She has worked with Google, NASA, and the U.S. Army and also served as a professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Amy has been acknowledged by two former U.S. presidents for creating amovement to activatepositive culture change. Increased technology can interfere with our efforts to be mindful and Amy’s recent book entitled, The Future of Happiness [5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era], addresses this issue head on. Contact Info Website: www.AmyBlankson.com Share Your Story With Amy of How You've Used Mindfulness In Your Life: www.AmyBlankson.com/story Book: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era by Amy Blankson Social Media: FB/Instagram/Twitter: @AmyBlankson Most Influential Person Chandra Moyer, Life Coach Effect on Emotions Mindfulness calms my mind and helps me to be able to deal with deeper emotions in a more measured and thoughtful way through balance and just being able to take a step back and see myself from the outside so that I can choose a different path for myself. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is crucial to my mindfulness. Breathing is something that I tend to stop doing in the moment when I get stressed out. I don't even realize that I am getting more and more anxious and intense. Because I'm an anxious person naturally, breath is the absolute most essential key to helping me to get oxygen into my system so that I can think clearly and straightly. It's amazing and super important. Suggested Resources Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Book: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era by Amy Blankson App: Muse (Requires that you buy the Muse Headband) Buy at a discounted price and get Amy's new book as a bonus. AmyBlankson.com/muse Thoughts on Breathing A couple of weeks ago I was at the Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco, and by far the best speaker that I heard at the conference was Jewel, the singer-songwriter. Jewel talked about how when she was younger; she had a lot of family trauma going on in her world. Alcohol, abuse, parents in and out of her life and it led her to being rough and tough and she wound up, at the age of 16, living out of her car for quite some time till her car was stolen. It was one thing after another of awful things happening to this poor girl who didn't have a lot of support in her life at that point. She stumbled upon mindfulness and meditation at that young age as a way to deal with this world around her. She talked about how she found herself in the dressing room one day where she was trying to steal a dress and she was trying to hide it under her clothes by stuffing this dress that she found in a store window. She loved it. She was stuffing it into her jeans pants and trying to put a big jacket on over her outfit because she just felt this was something she couldn't live without, and it would make her world so much happier. It was a lovely white dress that made her feel clean again. As she was doing that, she looked into the mirror, and she realized who she'd become and how it had recreated this cycle of poverty and this systemic violence and thought pattern that she didn't want to have in her life. She said that she felt like she had gotten to that place in her life through mindfulness. Even at that young age there was so much going on in her world; the ability to step back and see herself from the outside really created a different perspective on her life. She talked about how she was that bully. She was the individual who was trying to protect herself from so many things entering her world and encroaching on her own sense of self-efficacy and self-worth that she reacted and responded. I think that really spoke volumes to me about how she was able to come to that place of awareness. I think it's not always such an elevated story. We often hear young people who are going through the bullying process, and you try to steal yourself against the bully. Mindfulness really makes me think about how the bully can transform.

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living

Amy Blankson is Marc’s guest in this episode. Amy has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. She is the only person to be named a point of light by two presidents, President George Bush, Sr., and President Bill Clinton, for creating a movement to activate positive cultural change. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Amy has now worked with organizations like Google, NASA, The U.S. Army, and the XPRIZE Foundation, to help foster a sense of well-being in the digital era. Amy received her BA from Harvard, and MBA from Yale School of Management. Most recently she was a featured professor at Oprah’s Happiness course. Amy is the co-author, with Shawn Achor, of award-winning children’s book, Ripple’s Effect, and the mother of three girls who remind her on a daily basis why it’s so important to create a happier future for all. Marc and Amy discuss Amy’s family background in psychology, positive psychology, and happiness, and focus on her new book, The Future of Happiness, 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. They cover several questions about the effects of technology today, near future, and the three personas related to technology. Listen in for tips on making technology a positive tool for good in your life.   Key Takeaways: [3:09] Amy recalls a childhood scuffle, in which her brother, Shawn Achor, to forestall her imminent outraged outburst, convinced her she was a unicorn. By diverting her attention from his injustice, he turned her anger into awe. Amy was raised in a family of psychologists, and is anxious to share what she has learned about happiness. [4:43] Amy starts her book with three questions: Where are we heading? Would we be better off without tech? What will happiness look like? Amy explains why she chose those questions. Her book came out of her experiences with her company, Goodthink, a positive psychology consulting firm. [6:43] When Pandora’s box was opened, evil and pestilence were released, and the one thing left in the bottom of the box was hope. We have some really powerful tools that have been unleashed. Things can be used for bad or for good. As a society, we need to think about how can we use technology to its best and highest purposes. [7:55] Technology helps us live longer; it can supply 3D printed organs to replace failing ones. Children born without a hand can have a 3D printed one within a week for under $30.00. Technology helps us manage our finances, and frees us up for more quality family time. [8:19] We also have technology that is so distracting that the human attention span has dropped below that of a goldfish, to under 8 seconds. What do we do about that now, to change the trajectory for the future, so our technology is not distracting but propels us forward? [10:02] Research shows that happiness and technology can be balanced. Technology is only a means to the end. We have to train the operators to use things better. Amy refers to the when, where, why, and how of using technology. It depends on intentionality. [11:05] Are you using technology to connect, or to journal, or are you using it to check out, so you don’t have to talk to your spouse? Start your day by writing down your tech intention. You are 42% more likely to achieve your written goals. Be accountable to your intentions. The technology will not do that for you. [13:04] What about solitaire on your iPad! Check your time. Don’t fall off the “happiness cliff.” Games can turn from a diversion into a fixation. Some games and puzzles, like Sudoku, can help prevent dementia. [15:49] Who are the embracers, the accepters, and the resisters? Amy says that people define themselves by their attitude toward technology. When you embrace your persona, you can set your course how you will make technology work for you. You may like some technology, such as medical equipment, but not smart phones. [18:34] Amy is doing some original research around the connection between your tech persona, and some of the stressors that you feel. What does she find about resisters and stress? To reduce stress, try to see technology more as a challenge than a threat. [19:47] Tunnel vision and confirmation bias can lead you astray, when you are first introduced to a new technology. Amy says a positive and engaged brain activates dopamine in your system, and activates the learning centers in your brain, which enables you to see new possibilities. Keep an open mind, and it will be easier to use. [21:30] Tech is not a toxin, it is a tool we need to learn to wield effectively. Research shows that a tech detox does not bring happiness. If you keep setting happiness at the end of an event, you eventually push it over the cognitive horizon. Approach technology with happiness and a growth mindset, and that will mold how you use the technology. [24:11] Amy discusses the positive use of Fitbit and other wellness tools, and relates them to her father’s medical concerns. Technology can be used as tools for happiness for years to come. They will become more user-friendly in years to come.   Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com Contact Marc, and ask questions at: Careerpivot.com/contact-me Twitter: @AmyBlankson GoodthinkInc.com FutureofHappiness.com FutureofHappiness.com/story The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era, by Amy Blankson Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the Second Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey (April 17, 2017)   Please take a moment — go to iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Give this podcast a review and subscribe! 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Amy Blankson has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology and is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents (President George H. W. Bush and President Bill Clinton) for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. Her new book The Future of Happiness looks at technology’s role in our happiness. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why technology is so influential to our happiness The three burning questions of the digital era Strategies for balancing productivity with well-being

The question is not whether technology is good or bad for us. I think that might have been the question a few years ago. But now technology is part of our lives, so I think the better question is what do we do with it? As William Shakespeare once said, “there's nothing good or bad, but thinking it makes it so.” I think positive psychology has some really important lessons for us and what that means in terms of how we use technology, specifically what I call the how, what, where, and why of using technology in our lives. – Amy Blankson Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Blankson has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology and is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents (President George H. W. Bush and President Bill Clinton) for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. In this episode of Live Happy Now she expands on her article Get a Grip on Your Gadgets in the February 2017 issue of Live Happy magazine. What you'll learn in this podcast: Tips on a healthy and happy digital cleanse The steps to de-clutter your tech devices How organization contributes to your overall happiness

Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She went on to co-found the Future of Philanthropy Conference at Yale University, and in 2007, joined GoodThink on the ground floor to develop and scale the company as it sought to bring the science of happiness to life. Link to episode:http://bit.ly/gdapodcast12 Transcripts, blogs, and more: www.gdapodcast.com For booking info: www.gdaspeakers.com or call (214) 420-1999 twitter: @gdapodcast instagram: @gdapocast fb: facebook.com/gdapodcast

The Real Deal with Jason Silverman featuring Amy Blankson (5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era) Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman! Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with author Amy Blankson for a fun and truly eye opening conversation on how to achieve the… The post 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era with Amy Blankson appeared first on Jason M. Silverman.

The Real Deal with Jason Silverman featuring Amy Blankson (5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era) Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman! Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with author Amy Blankson for a fun and truly eye opening conversation on how to achieve the… The post 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era with Amy Blankson appeared first on Jason M. Silverman.

Join Maria as she speaks with New York Times Bestselling author, Susannah Cahalan who tells us about her new book, Brain on Fire. Amy Blankson, author of the Ripple's Effect. Lou Schuler from The New Rules of Lifting Supercharged. And the Mom's Roundtable discusses New Year's Resolutions. This show is sponsored by Lands' End and Family Circle.