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Attention hijacked : using mindfulness to reclaim your brain from tech / Erica B. Marcus.
"Using mindfulness techniques, this book teaches readers how to intentionally take charge of their technology use" -- Provided by publisher.
Technology surrounds us every day, from a phone alarm to wake us to streaming platforms making sure we're never without something to binge-watch. Marcus explains the importance of protecting your physical and mental well-being in a world where we are increasingly reliant the devices. He offers mindfulness techniques so you can learn how to intentionally take charge of their technology use. - adapted from back cover
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728404677
- ISBN: 1728404673
- ISBN: 9781728417196
- ISBN: 1728417198
- Physical Description: 200 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Zest Books, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-195) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | I heart screens -- How tech companies hijack your attention -- Myth-busting and fact-finding: how tech affects us -- What is mindfulness and why is it such a big deal? -- Creating a mindful tech diet -- Your attention hijacks and mindful approaches -- Living your best life. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1020L Lexile Ages 13-18 Zest Books. Grades 7-9 Zest Books. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Distraction (Psychology) Attention. Mindfulness (Psychology) Technology > Psychological aspects. |
| Genre: | Young adult nonfiction. |
Available copies
- 13 of 13 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Albright Memorial Library | YOUNG ADULT 153.733 MARCUS (Text) | 50686016177888 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | YA 153.7 MAR (Text) | 37268003137403 | AHMFL YA Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Carbondale Public Library | JUV 153.733 MARCUS (Text) | 50688010830041 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Indian Valley Public Library | Young Adult 153.7 Marcus Personal Growth (Text) | 39427103660601 | Nonfiction Room: Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Kreutz Creek Valley Library | Teens 153.7 MAR Nonfiction (Text) | 34261000543866 | Teen Area | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Teens 153.7 MAR Nonfiction (Text) | 33454005907035 | Teen Area | Available | - |
| North Pocono Public Library | YOUNG ADULT 153.733 MARCUS (Text) | 50691010947609 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Reading Public Library RPL - Main | Teen 153.733 Mar (Text) | 33223008927328 | Teen Non-fiction | Available | - |
| Valley Community Library | YOUNG ADULT 153.733 MARCUS (Text) | 50690111271505 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| York Academy Regional Charter School- Upper School | Teens 153.7 MAR Nonfiction (Text) | 33454005938469 | York Academy Charter School- Upper School | Available | - |
Summary:
"Using mindfulness techniques, this book teaches readers how to intentionally take charge of their technology use" --
Technology surrounds us every day, from a phone alarm to wake us to streaming platforms making sure we're never without something to binge-watch. Marcus explains the importance of protecting your physical and mental well-being in a world where we are increasingly reliant the devices. He offers mindfulness techniques so you can learn how to intentionally take charge of their technology use. - adapted from back cover
Technology surrounds us every day, from a phone alarm to wake us to streaming platforms making sure we're never without something to binge-watch. Marcus explains the importance of protecting your physical and mental well-being in a world where we are increasingly reliant the devices. He offers mindfulness techniques so you can learn how to intentionally take charge of their technology use. - adapted from back cover
