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Introducing The Pavlok App 4.0

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Fellow Pavlokians,

Maneesh here.

One of the most exciting things about running Pavlok over the last few years, is seeing the progress our team has made when it comes to making the habit change experience better for Pavlok users.

Today we’re excited to take that ever further.

The software team has been working around the clock to build what we know is one of the best behavior change apps on the market today.

And our new completely redesigned app will blow you away. 

One of the things we’re most excited about with the new release is our new “Explore” section, where we’ll be sharing the best habit change resources around to help you take control of your habits.

Best yet, the explore section is open to anyone, even if you don’t have a Pavlok device.

The truth is, while we sell hardware… we’re not a hardware company.

Pavlok is a behavior change company and we know content is a huge part of behavior change. 

Our number one goal is to make sure you succeed in building the habits that help you get the most out of life and with the new app and content we hope to do that.

For the announcement and what’s new, I’ve invited our software team to share all the latest from the Pavlok iOS 4.0 app.

It’s only the beginning for Pavlok, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Software team take it away.

Introducing Pavlok App 4.0

We’re happy to introduce you to the latest release of the Pavlok app. We’ve spent the last few months listening to user feedback and doing our best to make sure this app is the best behavior resource on the market.

We’d like to share some of the newest features of our completely redesigned app.

1 – A New Explore Section

We’ve  introduced a new Explore Section of the app. Here you will be able to read articles about your habit and integrations. 

The new Explore Section

The explore section will be populated with content to match your current habit, and you can explore a wealth of content designed to change your life for the better.

We want you to engage with like-minded folks by sharing and commenting on articles that you find useful, and share stories with us about your successes with Pavlok. We are a tribe of thousands of habit change enthusiasts from all around the world. 

         

  Subscribe to habit categories, read, and comment articles

To keep up with new content regarding your chosen topic, subscribe to that channel and check when new content is added. You’ll then be notified anytime content related to your topic is published. Never miss a thing. 

2 – Improvement Everywhere

We have been through the entire app to make improvements to the user experience.

We’ve completely redesigned our fan favorite “Sleep Tracking” and put an emphasis on making the instructions more clear and simplifying the setups. Everything on the new app just works. 

      

Improved easier sleep tracking

We also spent a ton of time creating fun and engaging  animations when sleep tracking is engaged.

We have also improved the synchronization between the app and the device so that pairing issues will be less of a concern. If you engage sleep tracking and your battery is too low, you will get a reminder to charge your device before using.

Habit tracking has been slightly improved too! Now you can add notes about previous day’s activities (and edit them too!). The home screen sports a helpful graph that plots the reported urges or habit incidences along a timeline for the day.

This helps you notice if your habit correlates with meal times or other daily occurrences. We are now working hard on the habit part to create a full experience that will help you even more break and form habits.

We’ve also Introduced a new widget for iOS and Android: The tracking panel widget!

This widget allows you to check-in your behavior directly from your widget panel.

When you think you’ve have had enough of Explore, Clock, Home, and Course, you can move over to the More section.

You will find a wealth of  information regarding your history, access “Pavlok Unlocked” to grant your friends and coaches the ability to send you a stimulus.

We’ve also included a review of what is new in the app, intro videos to help you get started, send us feedback, get your questions answered, view your firmware revision and even more more!

3 – Bug Chasing And Database Polishing

How did we make all these changes, without clobbering our database?

We performed a table-ecktomi and revamped our API to combine/reduce/streamline our fetching and posting.

Now things “just work” and you will have your history when you want it.

We made our app uber snappy and aware of what is onboard and what needs to be synchronized with the next connection to the Internet.

To make sure we can keep up, we have beefed up our analytics package to alert us when something is going wrong. 

We didn’t spend all of our time developing, though, we also spent some serious hours fixing bugs from the past, including hopefully your favorites: sleep time remaining was wrong on occasion, fixed tracking panel disappearing in Airplane Mode, helped our folks with older iPhones get through the intense parts of the app.

We also learned some new tricks to help to pair with Bluetooth and fixed an iOS-9 crash issue.

We introduced Pavlok 4.1 to continue to fix more bugs. Here is the complete list of bugs and usability issues fixed with Pavlok 4.1:

  • Fixed issues with bulk sync APIs that could impact performance and usability,
  • On Android, setting the “hand raise” detection to the left hand, won’t “stick” is fixed,
  • Removed bottom bar from course screens,
  • Tracking widget triggers shocks and provides feedback,
  • Addressed Explore section crash issue scenarios,
  • Sleep tracking now sends a vibration confirmation when alarms are disabled,
  • Reset and delete profile by going in More > Edit Profile > Options Menu,
  • Have intro video play sound at loud (need to switch off vibrate mode on iPhone),
  • Explore access to likes and comments.

The stopwatch screen still needs to be open to work properly; we are working on finding a fix and will let you know.

If you are having issues with Explore or another part of the app, let us no know. We will fix it as soon as possible for you.

We’re very excited for the future of Pavlok and the app, and are always open to suggestions and feedback.

❤️ from Boston

 

John And Norman Releasing the new app

Pushing the app to the store

John Hayes & Norman Wozniak

P.S Only a few more days until  our Shock Clock sale comes to a close. Get yours for $99 today before we take down the deal.

Big App Announcement Dropping Tomorrow

In keeping with the “Big news at Pavlok” theme for the week…

Tomorrow we’re dropping a huge announcement …

Like bigger than how North Carolina dropped Gonzaga last night.

Okay, I’m not a huge sports fan.. but my team said people would ‘get’ it.

Over the last few months, the Pavlok team has been hard at work developing and improving the Pavlok app, and tomorrow we’re excited to share some of the incredible developments with the latest release.

Our software team has taken the thousands of comments and feedback from the incredible Pavlok community to build an app that will absolutely blow you away.

We truly believe this will be a game changer.

So keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow and have a great rest of your Tuesday.

-Maneesh

P.S Did you hear the Pavlok and Shock Clock are back in stock? Better act fast.

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Introducing Bud H — Pavlok’s Newest Creator and Curator of Content

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Introducing Pavlok User Bud Hennekes— Pavlok’s Newest Creator and Curator of Content 

Today we’re super excited to announce that Bud Hennekes, one of Pavlok’s first ever beta users, has joined Pavlok as a curator and creator of content. He’ll be helping the Pavlok team produce content to help you get more out of your habits as well as highlight the success stories of the 1000’s of Pavlok users around the world.

I first connected with Bud through social media 6 years ago and we’ve since become good friends. Bud first reached out in 2014 wanting to join the Pavlok beta program to help him kick the smoking habit he picked up while living in NYC and his results were nothing short of amazing.

You can check out some of his videos here and here.

Since first using Pavlok in 2014, he’s participated in a University of Massachusetts study on Pavlok’s ability to help quit smoking, been quoted in the New York Times and has used Pavlok to be both more productive and present. He’s currently using Pavlok to cut back on drinking ‘Monster.’

What I’ve enjoyed most about Bud’s journey is even through the ups and downs of habit change, he’s committed to continuing to improve and build habits that will help him live a happy and healthy life for decades to come.

Take it away Bud.

Hey fellow Pavlokians,

I’m thrilled to be here and a part of the Pavlok community. I’m fired up to share and create content to help take your habits and life to the next level, as well as share some of the awesome stories of our Pavlok community.

But first.. a little bit about me.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been fascinated by self improvement and getting the ‘most out of life.’ And of course, a large part of getting the most out of life involves having good habits and avoiding the ones that hold you back.

Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, bad habits can derail those plans. Maybe you know the feeling. I know I do.

In 2013, I was struggling to jumpstart my career in NYC. I was down on myself feeling anxious and depressed, and on top of that I had started smoking… up to two packs a day.

As you can imagine, that’s hardly “getting the most out of life.”

But no matter what I did, I couldn’t stop. I “wanted to..” of course, but the addiction was in full control.

I continued to smoke nearly two packs a day all throughout 2013 and early 2014 during my time in NYC.

In mid 2014 I started taking a hard look at where I was at in life and I knew I wasn’t happy with the path I was on.

I was miserable both personally and professionally, and needed something to change. So after relocating from NYC back home, I knew my first step would be to quit smoking.

It was perfect timing.

Pavlok had just launched their beta program and I applied and decided to give it a go. Fortunately, I was accepted because that changed the course of my life forever.

In a period of just a few weeks my smoking consumption virtually disappeared. I no longer had the urge to smoke. I went months without cigarettes even crossing my mind.

I felt good about myself for the first time in a long time.

Through that one change, I started thinking about other habits in my life in an entirely different way. And the snowball effect was born.
And almost out of nowhere…

I started meditating, going on daily walks, drinking more water and taking habit change seriously.

And not surprisingly, my life then started to get exponentially better. I felt unstoppable.

Now, several years later, I’ve replaced “being a smoker” with “being a student of habit change” and I couldn’t be happier with the track I’m on.

By one simple decision, I’ve been able to make incredible strides and improvements in my life and I’m certain that started with me using Pavlok.

Now don’t get me wrong, even with Pavlok, habit change is a life long journey. You’re going to mess up, you’re not always going to get it right.

I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t slipped up and had a drag of a cigarette or two after a night out drinking with friends on occasion. But I’m no longer a slave to my addiction.

I no longer believe I’m ‘powerless’ change my habits. I know with the right tools, mindset, and support I can change any habit I want, and that’s one of the most empowering feelings in the world.

I know what it’s like to be stuck. I know what it’s like to feel like you can’t change. I know what it’s like to feel frustrated, down, and defeated.

But I’m living proof that things can get better. You can take control of your habits and your life with the right approach.

Again, it won’t always be easy. But if you put in the work and stick with it, you can truly transform your life.

I may be biased, but if you’re looking to change your habits, I highly recommend you give Pavlok a try.

It just might change your life. It surely changed mine.

-Bud Hennekes

Maneesh again.

This is easily one of my favorite “Motivational Monday’s” in a long time. Hearing stories like this is what makes the long hours and hard work here at Pavlok worth it.

We mean it when we say we want to change the way the world views habit change.

And with that…

We have some great news.

After we briefly ran out of stock in April… Pavlok is back in stock for a limited time.

We’re not joking when we say we don’t know how long this will last.

So if you’ve considered getting a Pavlok to help you change your habits for life, now is the time to do so.

 

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Introducing Pavlok Pure

Over the last few years, Pavlok has been focused heavily on the art of making behavior change easy and effortless. Through our products, we’ve helped people all around the world quit smoking, biting their nails, cut back on sugar cravings, and much more.

But Pavlok hasn’t just helped people get rid of bad habits. We’ve also helped people implement positive ones, like waking up earlier, becoming more focused, and even being more present throughout the day.

It’s been humbling to know that our company has positively affected so many people

But the truth is, while we’ve been incredibly successful thus far, the path to success hasn’t always been easy.

Sure, we’ve been featured in dozens of major news publications such as the New York Times, had badass celebrities use our products to help them build better habits, and launched several successful Kickstarter campaigns…

But we’ve also had our fair share of road bumps.

After having a heated discussion with some of the Sharks on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank, 18 months ago, I spent a lot of time in self reflection.

I wanted to make sure that Pavlok is around to help people change their habits for many decades to come.

While what happened on the show has since gone viral, what many people don’t know is that while killing time between filming, I stumbled upon a world class founder who had one of the best products I’ve ever seen.

The gentleman I discovered on Reddit, was shipping potatoes directly to people’s doors with an inspiring or funny message inscribed.

Even though I hate potatoes more than any food on earth, I got to thinking about the cutting edge technology used for the foundation of his product.

It was so pure…

And I’ve been obsessed with getting back to the basics ever since.

After my appearance on Shark Tank and subsequently discovering the potato guy, I knew we had to change things up at Pavlok.

Since then we’ve been hard at work creating the BEST habit change product on the market.

I’m excited to share that product with you today — introducing the Pavlok Pure.

We’ve taken the best habit change technology and research to create a product that will revolutionize the way you change your habits.

No really. We mean that.

Best yet, we’ve listened to you, our  fellow Pavlokians, and incorporated as much feedback as we could.

SHOCKINGLY LIGHT

While our Pavlok wristband and shock  clock are extremely light and flexible, we understand that people have different levels of fitness. Some people have better arm and wrist strength than others.

Keeping that in mind, we designed the Pavlok Pure to be a weight that anyone could wear comfortably for extended periods of time.

Say goodbye to wrist and arm fatigue from other wearables,

because the Pavlok Pure out of the box weighs a shockingly light .020 OZ’s.

You can wear it 24/7 and not have to worry about your arm being tired at the end of the day.

After a few uses, you’ll forget you’re wearing it.

For quality testing, I even had my 4 year old nephew and 3lb dog wear the Pavlok Pure with no problems.

THE BEST MATERIALS

I’m also excited to announce we’ve gone back to the drawing board with concerns to the materials of the Pavlok Pure.

Here at Pavlok we think the environment is incredibly important, so we wanted to reflect that company ethos with the Pavlok Pure.

We partnered with one of the largest organic, vegan, and GMO friendly rubber tree farms in South America to ensure that we are only using the best materials while not sacrificing quality.

The Pavlok Pure is 40 percent rubber, and 100 percent successful.

I’ve personally gone to our on site location in South America  7 times using airline miles and had organic non-alcoholic vodka sodas with the three owners of the most reputable rubber farms in all the world.

The Pavlok Pure materials are directly imported from the Amazon and coated with the highest quality palm oil for additional shine.

We think you’ll be blown away with the craftsmanship and overall look of the Pavlok Pure.

THE BEST BATTERY LIFE

We understand that charging your favorite wearables can sometimes be a pain. While the Pavlok and shock clock have an exceptional battery life.. We wanted to take things to the next level.

And thanks to the inspiration from the potato guy, and the advanced technology powering the Pavlok Pure, you can say goodbye to power cords forever.

The Pavlok Pure comes with an INFINITE BATTERY LIFE. You’ll never have to charge your favorite wearable again. If you need to take your Pavlok Pure off for any reason, you can put it in our included high quality Pavlok Pure carrying case.

Best yet, if your Pavlok Pure breaks or decays, we’ll send you a prompt replacement — simply pay the 39.99 dollar shipping and you’ll get a new one sent straight to your mailbox.

We’re revolutionizing the habit world.

THE PAVLOK PURE APP

Our team spent many monster fueled nights making sure that the complimentary app would help you reach your habit goals. So we developed a new app entirely from scratch.

We’ve spent over 12,000 hours developing a fully functional IOS and Android app to make your Pavlok Pure experience even better.

Our Pavlok Pure App extension allows you to take beautiful high quality photos of your wrist so you can share the Pavlok Pure with your family and friends on social media.

Simply take a photo of your wrist using your built in camera on your phone, login to the Pavlok Pure app, sign in to your favorite social media networks, hit post — and the Pavlok Pure will take care of the rest.

Not only will you will you get a ton of Instagram hearts, your friends and family will know about your incredible style and that you’re serious about building great habits.

WHAT’S THIS GONNA COST ME?!

Look. Bad habits can end up costing you a fortune.

Smoking just a pack a day for a year can add up to several thousands of dollars.

Sugar addiction can also wreak havoc on the quality of your life.

Checking Facebook 82 times a day isn’t helping you reach your goals.

With Pavlok Pure, we wanted to make habit change affordable so we spent hours testing different prices and talking with our beta users.

And the results were clear. The Pavlok Pure will change your life.

With the unlimited battery life, unparalleled technology, and the world class IOS and Android App you can have the Pavlok Pure on your wrist tomorrow for just one payment of $999, or 12 payments of $99.

Just quitting one single bad habit can make the Pavlok Pure worth 10x the price.

If you’re struggling to get your habits where you want them to be… we invite you to invest in yourself. It will make the all the difference in the world.

We’re putting the pure back in habit change… and we hope for you to join us.

ORDER NOW

How Alex T. Kicked His Anger Problem

Have you ever experienced your blood boiling? It’s a crazy feeling!

If you ever get a little too angry – and want to learn to control it – this week’s #motivationalmonday is a story you’re going to relate to:

This is absolutely inspirational – we love seeing the many different uses for Pavlok.

Have you seen our new app on the app store? It’s absolutely AMAZING – and will blow your mind… We’ve never been more proud to be Pavlok.

Do you want to begin your #motivationmonday worthy story?

Email us with your story: support@wp.pavlok.com

Motivation Monday – Less Doing’s Ari Meisel Does Less Sugar

Happy Monday Pavlokians,

Maneesh here bringing you your weekly dose of motivation to help you stay focused, build better habits, and have your best week of the year.

Today I’m proud to share the incredibly inspiring story of Pavlok user Ari Meisel, who used the Pavlok to virtually remove sugar from his diet entirely and help him get his health back on track.

You see…

Ari is the founder of Less Doing, a successful lifestyle business,  where he helps entrepreneurs and high performers leverage their time to maximize their productivity through coaching and virtual assistants.

Which is a huge feat in itself… but Ari is not your typical entrepreneur. 

Prior to 2006, Ari was cruising along making deals in the booming real estate industry until his health took a turn for the worst.

Diagnosed with a highly-debilitating digestive ailment, known as Crohn’s disease, he was soon forced to face an incredibly difficult reality. 

While typically known for his high energy and positive outlook, the diagnosis took a toll.

His health, relationships, and business struggled terribly, and on some days he found he could only work 60 minutes. 

Talk about a tough pill to swallow.

But… Ari knew that despite his diagnosis he still wanted to focus on the things he could control. 

He started making his physcial and mental health a priority and did everything he could to give himself the best chance to succeed. 

And things slowly started to turn around. 

Yet there was one thing that he still had trouble with.. the always present temptation of sugar. 

You know.. donuts, ice-cream, soda, cake. He’s only human after all.

So he decided to use Pavlok to help him get the upper hand, and his results were nothing short of phenomenal. 

Here’s a video of Ari sharing how the Pavlok helped him make big strides in his health and business.