As AI becomes more prevalent in wellness and self-care applications, it's crucial to consider the ethical implications of these technologies. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of AI in wellness and self-care, the potential ethical considerations, and the importance of addressing these considerations in the development of AI-powered apps. Discover how AI can revolutionize the healthcare industry while prioritizing user safety, privacy, and ethical practices.
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Explore the fascinating intersection of AI and sleep as we delve into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we understand and improve our sleep quality. From AI-powered sleep tracking devices to personalized sleep improvement applications, uncover the latest advancements and their implications for our overall wellness.
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Over the last 15 years, the rate of anxiety diagnoses has climbed almost as fast as the rate of smart phone usage. Correlation isn’t causation, we know, but we started to wonder if there was a connection.
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We’ve recently been reading Georgetown computer science professor Cal Newport’s latest book, Digital Minimalism, and reassessing (yet again) our relationships with our phones, laptops, and apps. More mindful use of our technology will give us time and mental bandwidth for achieving the other goals we’ve set for ourselves, whether that’s creating a new habit, breaking a bad one, or something else. Read on for ideas about how to engage more mindfully with your technology.
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Quitting something can require different strategies for different people. Here’s our founder, Emma, discussing her strategies for abstaining from things that are just too tempting.
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Much of the internet has been abuzz lately with talk of the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma. We watched it, too, and we’re ready to break down what it did well and where it fell flat.
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The word "moai" exists in two different languages and has two different meanings. Join us as we explore both meanings in preparation for the launch of our MyMoai app.
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Emma McLaren, CEO & Founder of Myrth is a die-hard minimalist and not a big consumer, but when she decided to open a curated e-commerce store bringing tech and wellness together she knew she could do it while maintaining her values. Shop Myrth reflects a growing trend of shopping "not Amazon," sourcing consciously, and supporting small, women and minority owned businesses. Shop Myrth also wants to follow in the footsteps of companies like Patagonia and encourage its patrons to buy less, live more and pave a better future. Welcome to Shop Myrth: Where Tech and Wellness Meet.
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Our founder and CEO, Emma McLaren, is an avid bookworm. In this post, she shares six books that have helped her better understand and navigate life in the digital era.
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In this installment of our Recommended Reading series, we’re talking about the original moai, how the concept has been adapted by health researchers, and where we’re going next with our app.
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If you keep an eye on your favorite blogs over the next few weeks, you’ll probably see a flood of gift guides, usually filled with affiliate links so the writers can earn a little bit of a commission in exchange for all the effort they put into curating content and maintaining their blog.
This isn’t that kind of gift guide.
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Myrth’s founder and CEO, Emma McLaren, is a bookworm. In this post, she talks about seven books that helped change her life for the better.
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COVID-19 has changed working for the majority of us. We now sit in front of screens all day long. But there are still ways to help make your work-life less screen heavy and reduce the need for screentime and zoom. Here are 3 ideas from our 3-part-series on screen-free spaces.
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Most digital decluttering articles talk about how to do a big clear-out, but they don’t really cover maintenance decluttering. Here’s how to do a little digital decluttering each day.
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Digital Minimalism has been our guiding light for quite a while now, lately, we’ve been exploring digital flourishing. Learn about the differences between the two philosophies in this post.
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In today’s installment of Recommended Reading, we’re going to explore what causes Zoom fatigue and how we can reduce its effects.
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If you're a committed digital minimalist, job hunting in the modern era can feel like a minefield. Here are some tips for making the most of your tech without the tech taking over.
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When was the last time you were really, truly bored? It’s probably been a while. But boredom, it turns out, is an essential tool in living a life filled with creativity and effective problem-solving.
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