Leveraging Technology to Build Resilience

Pamela Katz Ressler, MS, RN, HN-BCStress Resources, LLC

Victorian Internet

"What hath God wrought."

The first North American telegraph line was established between Baltimore and Washington, with the inaugural message transmitted on May 24, 1844:

The Instantaneous Highway of Thought

Mindfulness is a process of intentional attention and observation of the present moment, without judgment.

In a complex, 24/7 global economy we are pulled in multiple directions at a rapid pace, leading to decreased focus, attention, creativity and productivity, thus reducing our ability to be mindful.

Can we leverage mobile technology to RE-MIND us and help us be more mindful?

Mindfulness

Technology can be used a reminder and adjunct to mindfulness practice

Tuning in by turning off is also necessary

We are in control, not vice versa

Mobile/Digital Tools

A digital tool for building mindfulness should support you in these three qualities:

Intention Attention Action

What to Look for in an App

The Choice is Yours….

Thank youPam Ressler

Stress Resources97 Lowell Rd, 3rd floor

Concord, MA

978.369.5243

StressResources.compressler@StressResources.com

@pamressler