1. Mindful Calming Technologies @frankc
research
3 examples in the Wild www
 Mindfulness practices in everyday activities show
numerous empirical health benefits. You’re
happier, more present, and healthier by focusing
[US News, Science]
 By focusing on an intention, you may both do
more physical activity (i.e. losing more weight)
and find more engagement (i.e. maintain habit
better) without any extra effort! [Latimer 2006]
Frank Chen- Mindful Calming Technologies

2. Meditation
 Almost any activity can be mindful or mindless.
 Paying attention (being mindful of intention) can
happen anywhere:
 while walking
 meditating on floor
 practicing yoga
Frank Chen- Mindful Calming Technologies

3. Zen Reminder
iPhone App.
 Ping yourself throughout a meditation session or
day using this attendance app
 When the app sounds, take a second to
meditate by focusing on physical well-being.
Frank Chen- Mindful Calming Technologies

4. DayTender
Web App
 Guide yourself once a day through the steps of
this web application, awareness of intention
increases health benefit.
Frank Chen- Mindful Calming Technologies

5. Find out more?
 Research : www.designmindfulness.com
 Twitter : @frankc / #CalmingTech
 Personal : www.frankc.net
Frank Chen- Mindful Calming Technologies