Description
"A healthier way of living with strength in our technological world." -From the foreword by Daniel J. Siegel, MD
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 getting stuck on apps designed to exploit you. You'll improve your relationship with technology and ultimately, with yourself.
Product Details
| Publisher | Still Ape Press |
| Publish Date | February 25, 2025 |
| Pages | 206 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781069099501 |
| Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.3 X 0.5 inches | 0.5 pounds |
Reviews
"Reclaim Your Mind is both a manifesto and a manual for how to navigate our relationship with our digital devices. Informed by a deep contemplative practice and a genuine appreciation for technology, Jay Vidyarthi weaves together a tapestry of wisdom that will benefit all of us in the modern world." -Richard J. Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of The Emotional Life of Your Brain
"Jay has written a wise and compelling compendium supporting common sense and scientific reasoning in a time of emotionally charged and polarizing narratives. He's talking about harnessing technology to prevent and mitigate harm. This book is about nothing less than recruiting contemplative contentment in the service of improving world happiness, broadly considered and at scale. Definitely a read for our time." -Shinzen Young, author of The Science of Enlightenment and creator of the Unified Mindfulness system
"If you need help protecting your attention in a world seemingly intent on stealing it, look no further: Jay is a trustworthy and empathetic guide whose new book is packed with practical, mindfulness-inspired advice. Reclaim Your Mind will come as a relief to anyone who's feeling guilty and helpless about their screen time." -Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up with Your Phone and The Power of Fun
"If you want to live a sovereign life, one in which you are in the driver's seat rather than conditioned by technology, read this book. Jay is a tech insider and mindfulness expert intent on giving you back your freedom." -Emma Seppala, PhD, Yale faculty; author of Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos
"Reclaim Your Mind is a wonderful book to help us develop a mindful relationship to digital devices, giving us practical insights to free us from the algorithms of craving. Highly recommend!" -Loch Kelly, MDiv, LCSW; creator of the Mindful Glimpses app; nondual mindfulness teacher; author; and psychotherapist
"A much-needed meditation on modernity." -Vince Fakhoury Horn, cofounder of Buddhist Geeks and Interbeing, Inc.
"In an age of digital overwhelm, Reclaim Your Mind offers a refreshingly balanced perspective on the complex relationship we have with our devices. Drawing on his deep expertise as one of the world's leading designers of mindful tech, Vidyarthi offers a wise and practical roadmap to navigating the digital landscape. His book is a must-read for anyone seeking more balance in our hyper-connected world." -Cortland Dahl, PhD; author of A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism and creator of the Healthy Minds Program app
"Reclaim Your Mind is the antidote we need for the toxic relationship so many of us have with technology-a relationship that steals our attention and strains our connections with others. Jay Vidyarthi's book is a refreshing reminder that we each have the power to take control of our minds and build healthy relationships with anything in life, even technology. With practical advice and relatable tools, this book empowers readers to cultivate habits that not only nourish their mind and body but also strengthen families, communities, and workplaces." -Scott Snibbe, author of How to Train a Happy Mind, new media artist, computer scientist, and entrepreneur
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