ZEN and TECH

ZENandTECH 8: The perfect plague

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jul 18, 2011 a 12:55 am

The plague of perfectionism -- when what you do is never good enough for yourself or for someone around you. Does Apple suffer from it? Do you? Georgia and Rene discuss what it is, why it can negatively people, and tools to help you identify and deal with perfectionistic tendencies, and why gadgets may not always be your friend. This is ZENandTECH!

ZENandTECH 07: Mental beach-ball

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jul 11, 2011 a 2:08 am

Like the spinning hourglass or beachball on a computer, our heads can get stuck stuck thinking the same negative thoughts over and over again. This week on ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss ways to figure out why you're perseverating and how you can deal with it.

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ZENandTECH 6: De-cluttering

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jul 4, 2011 a 12:46 pm

Do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? This week on ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene talk about the joys of de-cluttering your life, and how getting rid of the physical clutter can help you get rid of the mental clutter as well.

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ZENandTECH 5: Food fight

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jun 27, 2011 a 2:04 pm

Georgia and Return talk about nutrition. And phasers. Okay, mostly nutrition. Why it's important, how you can get the fuel you need even while living a fast-paced, tech-filled life, and some tips, tricks, and picks on how to eat and feel better.

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ZENandTECH 4: Exercism [giveaway]

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jun 20, 2011 a 2:49 pm

Returning to your regularly scheduled ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss the benefits of exercise and how it alleviates depression, burns away stress, helps you sleep, improves your concentration, and otherwise works wonders. Plus, some app picks to help you keep track of your progress and build good habits.

Read on for more, including our Nintendo Wii giveaway!

ZENandTECH 3: Death dealing

By Georgia, Monday, Jun 13, 2011 a 11:01 pm

We were scheduled to talk about exercise on ZENandTECH this week, but after suffering a death in the family, Georgia discusses the stresses and strains of major loss, and offers some tools and tips for dealing with them, including... video games. Then it's back on topic and we somehow end up on whether or not sex counts as exercise. (Listen to find out!)

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ZENandTECH 2: Sleepy

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jun 6, 2011 a 2:30 am

Georgia and Rene kickoff ZENandTECH episode two by talking... sleep -- what it is, why it's important, and what it does to your body and your stress levels if you don't get enough of it. We've got some app and gadget suggestions to help you sleep better, and some exercises to bring it all together.

Read on for the topics, our big Nexus One give away, exercises, our tech (and zen!) picks of the week, and more!

ZENandTECH 1: Just breathe

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, May 30, 2011 a 10:40 pm

ZENandTECH is a new podcast by Georgia and Rene, your friendly neighborhood iPhone Live and iPad Live co-hosts. This podcast goes beyond iOS, to center you inner geek, help you deal with the demands of a connected life, and nurture your superhero in training. In the debut episode, Georgia and Rene introduce the new show, try to define stress, recommend some apps (and non-apps!), and go over basic breathing exercises. Follow along!

Read on for the topics, our big Nexus One give away, exercises, our tech (and zen!) picks of the week, and more!