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How The Pavlok 2 and Pavlok App Can Help You Transform Your Habits

Hello fellow shocker,

A few weeks ago, I shared how Pavlok 2 can help break bad habits. And while breaking bad habits was how the original idea of Pavlok came to life, the Pavlok 2 wearable goes beyond breaking habits.

It’s actually also designed to help you implement positive behaviors consistently.

Yes…

Quitting smoking, cutting back on sweets, and being less distracted can be life changing.

But the real long-term gains are from doing positive behaviors each and every day.

Breaking a bad habit is pretty straight forward, especially when using the Pavlok 2 to help. But the ultimate vision of Pavlok is to upgrade humanity, and that means helping others implement positive behaviors as well.

Watching what you eat is one thing… but how can you get yourself to go to the gym?

Being less distracted is great… but how can you use that extra time most effectively?

Waking up on time gets you to work… but how can you use the morning to give you that extra boost?

Today I wanted to share a few ways you can use your Pavlok 2  and Pavlok app to start getting the most out of your habits.

1. Take A Course

With Pavlok 2 and our new and improved Pavlok app, you can take a wide variety of courses to help you reach your goals. We currently have an intro to breaking bad habits course, but are soon introducing new courses on sleep and more!

We are constantly looking for new courses to add and make it as easy possible to learn and implement new positive behaviors!

2. Set Alarms

Using the Pavlok app you can set reminders throughout the day to help put positive behaviors on autopilot.

Pushups and Squats – Set a reminder to get up and do a few pushups or squats throughout the day!

Meditation – While the many benefits of meditation have been shared in many self-improvement and entrepreneur circles, getting into the habit isn’t always easy.

Use the Pavlok app to remind you pause for a moment and focus on your breath. Just a few minutes of meditation each day can have a tremendous impact on your overall health and mood.

Drink More Water – Staying hydrated throughout the day is something that many of us often fail to do. Why? Because in our busy daily life we FORGET to drink water.

You can set your Pavlok 2 to remind you to stop and drink a glass of water and end the day know you’re hydrated.

3. Track Your Habit

The new Pavlok app is designed to make tracking your desired habit easier than ever. Add your custom habit you’re hoping to break or improve to the dashboard and keep up-to-date with your progress.

Keep tabs on your “urges”, take a picture or video of yourself to be held accountable and more!

4. Send Good Vibes To Others

The Pavlok community consists of thousands of people all around the world dedicated to self improvement. In the ledger section of the Pavlok app you can send your fellow Pavlok community members good vibes!

Make friends and accountability partners within the app and hit your goals.

Nothing like sending support to the fellow Pavlok community showing that you care!

5.  Vote for your favorite new modules!

We’re constantly adding new modules based on your feedback! Vote for the modules and courses you want us to add!

Using the in-app currency Volts you can make your voice heard!

Battle pong? Meditation module? Geolocation tagging with Pavlok?

Tell us what you want and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Earn Rewards For Positive Behaviors

Make progress in your latest Pavlok habit module? Earn Volts.

Wake up when you say you will? Earn Volts.

Check-in to the Pavlok app consistently? Earn Volts.

Over the upcoming months, Volts will be used to purchase new app upgrades and special habit change modules specific to your needs.

The more positive behaviors you implement the more you are rewarded with Volts. While I’ll be sharing more about the future of Volts over the upcoming months, let’s just say it will be in your best interest to collect as many as you can. 🙂

While Pavlok has primarily been known for breaking habits, with Pavlok 2 we’re aiming to help hundreds of thousands of people around the world build habits that help them move closer to their goals.

We believe the Pavlok 2 and Pavlok app is one of the best resources to help you improve your life.

We’re running low on Pavlok 2 stock as we gear up for the holidays. Order now and receive your Pavlok 2 before Christmas.

Click the wheel to get your discount!

⚡ How To Master Your Morning Habits

Good morning fellow shockers! Happy #MotivationMonday!

I hope you had a fantastic weekend and are ready to crush the week ahead.

Last week we launched our Apple Watch 3 giveaway. If you haven’t entered yet, there’s several ways you can improve your chances of winning. The contest is completely free to enter, no catch.

Now for #MotivationMonday

Today I have an exciting interview with Pavlok community member Penny, an entrepreneur living in Los Angeles who spent most of her life struggling to get going in the morning.

With the help of Pavlok, Penny was able to go from “not a morning person” to an “all day person” in just a few short months.

Here’s a few things you’ll learn in today’s interview:

  • Why most people fail at building a morning routine and what do do instead.
  • How to stop annoying your roommates or partner in the morning with those multiple alarms.
  • The 3 habits Penny likes to do in the morning to get her day started on the right track.

And much more.

 

Remember, making just a few small tweaks in your morning can make all the difference in your day. Even if you’ve never considered yourself a morning person, the Shock Clock or Pavlok 2 can help!

Enjoy the interview!

-Maneesh Sethi

CEO of Pavlok

P.S Get 30% off your entire Pavlok order when you use the code “PAVLOK30” Offer ends soon.

P.P.S  There are 7 days left to win an Apple Watch 3? Head on over to our

Win An Apple Watch 3

Pavlok + Apple Watch 3 Giveaway

Happy Friday fellow shockers,

A few very important announcements for today.

Announcement one.

After hundreds of emails greeting you with the title Pavlokians, we have decided to officially retire the term.

I will now refer to you, a valued member of the Pavlok community, as my fellow shocker.

There’s just something about how nicely that rolls off the tongue.

Second.

The response to our Pavlok Black Friday Bumpsale was incredible and hundreds of you were able to take advantage of the once in the lifetime deal.

That being said, I know many of you had already spent your Black Friday and Cyber Monday budgets and didn’t have a chance to join in on the deal.

While we can’t run another bumpsale, my team has convinced me to give 30% off your entire Pavlok order using the code “PAVLOK30” until next Monday only.

But that’s not all.

Today we are also launching our Apple Watch contest.

Yay! Free things and discounts.

Starting today, and running until Friday December 8th, we’ll be giving away three Apple Watch 3’s to the Pavlok community.

Anyone can enter, even if you don’t have a Pavlok device, and the contest is 100% free to join.

If you’d like a chance to win 1 of 3 Apple Watch 3’s simply head on over to our contest page to sign up.

There are currently 3 ways to increase your chances of winning, and I suspect we’ll add a few more over the next few days.

For each person you refer to the page, you’ll get an additional entry.

Each time you visit the pavlok link from the contest page, you’ll also receive an extra entry (once per day of course)

And finally, if you watch the video on our contest page you’ll also get another entry (this can also be done up to once a day.)

While we suspect this contest will be popular, checking in and being active on the contest page will significantly increase your chances of winning. 🙂

No catch. No upsells.

We want you to look great in your Pavlok 2 and Apple watch.

Pavlok + Apple Watch 3 Giveaway

– Maneesh Sethi

CEO of Pavlok And Your Head Shocker

P.S Miss the bumpsale? Use code “PAVLOK30” and save 30% off your entire cart order.Our gift to you. But you better act now, because the discount ends Monday.

⚡ 8 Habits You Should Start Doing Now And A Sneak Peak At Our Black Friday Sale

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Pavlokians,

Where has the year gone? In less than a month-and-a-half we’ll be turning the page on 2017 and welcoming 2018 in style.

Like most people, I have been reflecting on 2017, spending tons of time looking at what’s gone right (a lot), and what I can do to make 2018 better, (that also falls under the “a lot” category.)

And while the end of the year is perfect to start planning what you’re going to do differently in 2018, there is absolutely no reason as to why you can’t start working on your goals now.

Of course, it’s important to spend time with family and friends during the holiday season, but working to end the year with momentum can make all the difference in the world.

Here are a few habits you can start working on TODAY, that will set you up for success once the clock strikes midnight December 31st.

Drink More Water

Yeah. Yeah. Drink more water. Cliche, I know. If you’re rolling your eyes, but your urine is as yellow as big bird, your actions aren’t exactly mapping your goals.
Drinking more water is one of the simplest things you can do to improve your overall health, attitude, and mood.

While we all KNOW drinking water is good for us, very few go the extra mile and implement a system to make sure you’re hydrating yourself thoroughly every single day.

Simply by keeping a bottle of water by your desk, or creating specific triggers throughout your day to remind you, can help get you hydrated without any additional effort.

For example, you can use your Pavlok 2 to buzz every few hours throughout the day to make sure you take a moment and down a glass of hydrating H2O.
If your pee is clear, you’re winning at life. If not, there’s no excuse not to start drinking more water.

Build Your Morning Routine

At Pavlok we’re a HUGE fan or morning routines, and while it certainly won’t make you a millionaire overnight, or solve all your problems, starting your day with a specific structure does give you the best chance to have a productive and enjoyable day.

No need to overdo it with a list of 47 things you HAVE to get done. Start small.

When you wake up, down a huge glass of water (see above), do some light stretching, read a passage of your favorite book and be on your way.

As you become more comfortable with a morning routine, you can certainly add more complex components, but the most important part is you start building a routine today.

Even if you spend just 10 minutes consciously going through your morning routine, you’ll see a significant improvement in your day very quickly. Trust me.
If you use your Pavlok 2, you can wake yourself up with a few jumping jacks and ensure you rise at the most optimal time of your sleeping cycle.

What’s not to like?

Start Going To The Gym

One of the best parts of getting into a gym routine now is you won’t have to compete with the thousands of people who join at the start of the new year.
Of course, many of those who join January 1st won’t step foot in the gym another time that year… but you’re not like most people.

Start getting your body in shape now, and you’ll start 2018 with momentum, instead of needing a month or two get up to speed.

Lift weights. Eat right now. Your body and mind will thank you later.

Practice Mindfulness

The holiday season is a great time to celebrate and be in the company of family and friends, but it’s also a time that can be stressful for many.
Dozens of get-togethers, parties, and reminding your aunt that what you do for a living is called “social media.”

The last few months of 2017 is the perfect time to practice mindfulness and enjoy every moment to the fullest.

This applies to deep conversations with your relatives, savoring that delicious piece of apple pie, and even being grateful for the many gifts you will receive.
You can use your Pavlok 2 to bring you back to the moment if you catch yourself worrying about something that may or may not happen.

The important thing is to be present as much as possible during these last few months and express your gratitude for everything that has gone right in 2017.
Write Every Day

Whether writing is a part of your daily life or not, getting in the habit of writing down your thoughts every day is a powerful way to improve your focus, motivation, and drive.

You don’t have to start a blog, but dedicating just 15 minutes each morning to journaling can make a huge difference.

Some topics to consider:

  • What has gone right in 2017?
  • Where can I improve?
  • What do I hope to accomplish in 2018?
  • What are 1-2 themes I can commit to working on in 2018?
  • Answer these questions, and you’ll be putting yourself in the absolute best position to succeed.

You can see how one Pavlok user uses his Pavlok to make sure he writes regularly.

Stretch More

Another “yeah duh” habit on this list. But odds are even if you know stretching is good for you… you’re not doing it nearly enough.

With so many of us spending 9-10 hours a day hunched over on the computer, taking 3-4 breaks throughout the day to get up and move can help get your body in tip-top shape.

You don’t have to master the 1,000 poses of yoga, but just doing some light stretching throughout the day is enough to keep your body loose and ready to take on anything the day throws at you.

As with the water reminders, you can use the Pavlok to remind you to get up and stretch.

Get Better Sleep

The quality of your sleep has a dramatic impact on willpower, mood, and more.

Instead of boring you with the cliche “you should get 7-8 hours of sleep”, just know that you can improve the quality of your Zzz’s by beginning to form an evening routine.

Turn off your electronics at a certain time each night. Take a moment to do some light meditation. Spend 5-10 minutes planning the following day.

Not only will this help you sleep better, but it will also give you something to look forward to the next day, and you can hit the pillow knowing you are prepared and ready.

Use the Pavlok 2 to tell you when you should go to bed and wake you up in the optimal part of your sleep cycle.

Quality sleep does make all the difference.

Read More

Last on the list is something that virtually all of us can do more of.

Read more.

Whether you like to devour a good fiction book or want to keep your mind sharp with the latest best selling nonfiction, commit to getting into the habit of reading more now.

If reading isn’t your thing, be sure to pick up an Audible subscription for a small investment.

Not only will the habit of reading help you keep up to date in your chosen field or profession, but the uplifting content you consume will also help you get your mind right for the start of the new year.

Commit to reading for 15 uninterrupted minutes, or 10 pages each day.

Start Now

There’s no need to wait until January 1st to start making changes. By starting now with over a month and a half left of the year, you’ll hit 2018 running and set yourself up for an extraordinary year.

-Maneesh Sethi
CEO of Pavlok

P.S This Friday we will be having the biggest sale in the history of Pavlok. We mean it when we say you have never seen anything like it. Be sure to sign up to be notified here.

How To Avoid Overeating This Holiday Season

Happy Friday Pavlokians,

I hope you have some exciting weekend plans!

With the holidays fast approaching, the last few months of the year are often the most difficult in sticking with your habits, especially when it comes to eating right and sticking with your regular gym routine.

While the holiday season is obviously meant to be enjoyed, going “overboard” and losing the year’s progress doesn’t exactly set you up for a good start to the new year.

So if you’ve been working to improve your health, weight, and exercise routine this year, here are a few tips to help keep those pounds off and feel your best these last few months of 2017.

Mindful Eating FTW

One of the reasons it’s so easy to overeat during the holidays is because there’s just so much going on. Holiday parties, family reunions, catching up with old friends.

During these events and get-togethers, it’s easy to stand by the snack table and munch for hours while you catch up with Uncle Bill who you haven’t seen in years.

Of course, that certainly won’t do your health much good.

As best as you can, try to be conscious and mindful of what and when you eat. Don’t just jump from one family buffet table to the next, but rather take your time and be focused on eating or simple conversation. Just being a little more mindful, can help keep those pounds off and make you end the year on a high note.

Speaking of mindful eating, your Pavlok 2 can help you bring your attention back when your mind starts to wander. If you catch yourself eating unconsciously, give yourself a quick beep, buzz, or zap.

Portion Size. Portion Size. Portion Size.

I get it. Every party you go to seemingly has an endless amount of your favorite food or dessert. But one piece of apple pie won’t hurt. 12 pieces on the other hand… that’s a different story.

If you are going to indulge in your favorite treats throughout the holidays (and you certainly should to some extent) do your best to go easy on the portion size. Instead of cutting a bowling ball sized piece of cake, slice off a little square.

Over the course of a few months, this really does add up. Smaller plates work too.

Enjoy Your Favorite Desserts

While committing to NO sweets this holiday season might be an admirable goal, be careful not to set yourself up for likely failure.
The point of cutting back and watching what you eat isn’t to make your life miserable, but rather give you the flexibility and power to indulge when you consciously choose.

Give yourself permission to enjoy your favorite foods and sweets this holiday season but only in small portions and moderation.
A piece of apple pie slowly savored is significantly more rewarding than shoving 11 of your grandmother’s brownies in your mouth.
When you do indulge, enjoy it to the fullest. Then commit to getting back on track.

Watch The “Adult” Eggnog

Food isn’t the only culprit for increased weight gain of the holidays. The “hidden” calories in alcohol can also do the trick.
Again, the point isn’t to reject fun this holiday season or be social with your family and friends; it’s about taking a conscious and strategic approach.

One of the quickest ways to have that weight sneak back up on you is by not watching your alcohol consumption.
Soda water or diet coke are a few alternatives to consider.

Don’t stress

Believe it or not, your stress levels have a clear correlation to the amount of weight your body retains. So while you should certainly do your best this holiday season to keep an eye on what you eat, don’t stress yourself out so much that it becomes counterproductive.

While these tips might seem simple on the surface, don’t underestimate how powerful a few small tweaks in your behavior can be.
If you need a little extra boost this holiday season, you can order your Pavlok 2 now.

Have a great weekend,

P.S We’ve recently put together 4 habit guides to help give you a little boost. Just click which guide you wan’t and I’ll send it to you immediately.

How To Quit Nail Biting
Mastering Your Morning Routine
Quit Smoking For Good
Habit Hacking