#14 Outsmart Your Smartphone and Increase Happiness in a Tech-Obsessed World with Dr. Tchiki Davis

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My guest today is Dr. Tchiki Davis from Silicon-Valley, California and in this episode, we talk about Dr. Tchiki´s new book “Outsmart Your Smartphone – Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance, and Connection IRL.”

After talking about what happiness means and how it is defined in positive psychology, we focus on the core topics that are included in the book such as building foundational skills to increase happiness, staying present versus being distracted by technology, building meaningful connections online, managing emotions, practicing kindness, being true to ourselves and beating the hedonic treadmill.

Dr. Tchiki Davis is a writer, consultant, and expert at the intersection of happiness and technology. After earning her Ph.D. from The University of California in Berkeley in psychology, Dr. Tchiki created The Berkeley Well-Being Institute to translate the science of happiness in technology products that promote well-being—these products that have reached more than a million people worldwide.

Dr. Tchiki now focuses mostly on writing inspiring articles that help people develop health & happiness in the digital age. These articles can be found all across the web including at Psychology Today, ShineText, and Greater Good Magazine.

CONNECT WITH DR. TCHIKI

Website: https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/

LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/34vfwK1

Check Out Her New Book Here – Outsmart Your Smartphone: http://bit.ly/2PSEYFl

FREE Quiz - Outsmart Your Smartphone Quiz: http://bit.ly/2NA2ILw

FREE Quiz - 28-day Challenge to Outsmart Your Smartphone: http://bit.ly/33dnFT9

FREE Quiz - Well-Being Quiz: http://bit.ly/34rwKba

BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

1 – The definition of happiness from a psychological point of view.

2 – Tips and tools to increase happiness in a tech-obsessed world by building foundational skills, staying present, making meaningful connections, managing your emotions, practicing kindness, being true to yourself, and beating the hedonic treadmill.

3 – Useful strategies to improve personal well-being.

SHOW NOTES

[3:28] Dr. Tchiki talks about how she became an expert at the intersection of happiness and technology.   

[4:51] Dr. Tchiki talks about her current focuses and area of expertise.

[6:23] Dr. Tchiki explains how she creates products that increase happiness and well-being based on scientific research.  

[8:22] Dr. Tchiki explains happiness from a psychological point of view.

[11:04] Dr. Tchiki talks about motivation and happiness.

[13:16] Dr. Tchiki talks about the aim of her new book – Outsmart Your Smartphone – and who was the book written for.

[15:02] Dr. Tchiki describes the core problem that her book is aiming to solve, the so-called “smartphone syndrome”.  

[17:32] Dr. Tchiki talks about the difference between connecting in person and online.

[19:36] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 1st chapter of her new book which is all about building foundational skills and setting up for success with technology in order to increase happiness.

[22:32] Dr. Tchiki explains how her FREE "28-day Challenge to Outsmart Your Smartphone" works.  

[23:21] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 2nd chapter of her new book which is all about staying present.

[26:51] Dr. Tchiki explains what mindfulness is – awareness and acceptance.    

[32:01] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 3rd chapter of her new book which is all about building meaningful connections online.

[33:40] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 4th chapter of her new book which is all about managing emotions, building resilience, positivity, and self-compassion.

[34:58] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 5th chapter of her new book, which is all about practicing kindness, finding values, and living a life of purpose.  

[36:21] Dr. Tchiki explains the so-called “filter bubble” phenomenon and how it prevents us from cultivating empathy.  

[38:09] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 6th chapter of her new book which is all about being true to yourself and being more authentic online.  

[40:12] Dr. Tchiki talks about the 7th chapter of her new book which is all about beating the hedonic treadmill by tricking your brain.         

[42:11] Dr. Tchiki shares how to aim for long-term happiness boosts.

[43:30] Dr. Tchiki talks about her available FREEBIEs.

[44:16] Dr. Tchiki shares where people can get in touch with her online.  

[44:42] Dr. Tchiki reveals her future vision and the legacy she wants to leave.

BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE!

Outsmart Your Smartphone – Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance & Connection IRL: https://amzn.to/2JJGc1q

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