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FREE GUIDES — Which Habit Do You Want To Break?

Hey Pavlokians,

Happy Thursday. As you may have heard we are super excited to have recently opened up Pavlok 2 orders to the entire community. The response so far has been nothing but amazing.

And, while the Pavlok 2 is the only wearable on the market to help you break bad habits and implement healthier and more positive behaviors…

The truth is, it’s only a tool to help you accelerate your progress.

Another important component is understanding the habit you’re trying to break, so you’re armed with the tools and knowledge to give yourself the best chance to succeed.

We understand that not everyone is in the position to order a Pavlok 2, so I tasked my team to create 4 specific guides to help you make progress on your habits and goals.

No cost. No catch.

To get the free guide, simply click the link of the habit you’re currently focusing on, and I’ll immediately send you a breakdown on how to take the best approach.

Habit Hacking Essentials

Quit Smoking For Good

Improve Your Morning Routine

Stop Your Nail Biting Once and For All

These guides alone can significantly improve your chances of making huge strides in your habit change goals.

Just click the guide that interests you most, and get to habit-hacking.

-Maneesh Sethi

P.S If you are on the fence about grabbing your Pavlok 2 wearable, each of the above guides comes with its own unique 25% discount code. Download the guide of your choice and enjoy 25% off on your Pavlok 2 purchase.

⚡ The moment you’ve all been waiting for… Pavlok 2 is here!

It’s Laaaaaunch day. Get your Pavlok 2 now. Use coupon code “ENDADDICTION” to get 20% off your Pavlok 2.

Pavokians,

It’s a great day here at Pavlok HQ, as we can finally announce that Pavlok 2 is available to order for everyone! We truly believe this is the best wearable on the market to improve your habits and reach your goals with ease.

Since the amazing reception for our Pavlok 2 Indiegogo campaign just a few short months ago, we have been hard at work bringing the Pavlok 2 to the entire community.

And while it certainly wasn’t easy (and we had our fair share of hiccups along the way) I couldn’t be more excited to share the Pavlok 2 with the world. Several early backers have already seen some pretty amazing results!

Whether you’re already sporting an original Pavlok and want to upgrade, or you’re just getting to know us, I wanted to take today to share a little more about what makes Pavlok 2 so great.

Here are just some of the biggest improvements you can expect from the Pavlok 2.

New and Improved Sensor Core Technology

While always a part of Pavlok vision, we’ve gone back and improved the sensor core technology with the Pavlok 2. With the latest hardware the Pavlok is one of the ‘smartest’ wearables on the market.

We mean it! Pavlok 2 comes ready to learn and detect new gestures and motions so you can use it to fit your exact needs.

Want the Pavlok 2 to zap you when you bite your nails, but not when you scratch your nose?

Want to stop cheating on those pushups? The Pavlok 2 knows when your chest hits the floor.

As the community grows, Pavlok 2 will continue to grow more intelligent and new motions and gestures will continually be added.

The Pavlok 2 is your personalized coach on your wrist!

Personalized App Platform

One of the greatest things about Pavlok is the literal hundreds of use cases depending on your goals.

Some users want to quit smoking. Other wants to stop oversleeping. Some even want to cut back on those nasty swear words.
The new personalized Pavlok Core App platform comes 100% customizable.

Tweak your dashboard to suit your exact needs. No need to bog the Pavlok core app down with modules you’re not interested in.
Keep the apps and modules you want to focus on, and easily ignore everything else.

With dozens of developers and course creators working to add more content, the Pavlok Core app is your literal personal development hub.
With just a few clicks, you’ll be well on your way to reaching your goals, whatever they may be.

Hello Comfortable Style

We’ll be the first to admit, the original Pavlok wristband was definitely on the bulky side. And while it’s still a great conversation starter at parties, we went back to the drawing board and now offer a thinner smooth steel mesh wristband, or new white silicone band. Best yet, you can even clip it to your existing watch.
Not only is the new wristband lighter and more sleek, it’s much more comfortable on your wrist.

We sometimes forget we’re wearing it

Of course, these are just some of the many improvements we’ve made with the Pavlok 2, and because it’s decked out with the latest hardware technology, we are constantly looking for ways to add and improve the Pavlok 2 hardware.

We’re never satisfied and always looking to improve. Here are a few of the things we fixed and upgraded with the Pavlok 2.

Here’s an even more detailed breakdown of what’s improved with the Pavlok 2.

 But that’s not all.

We have built the Pavlok 2 with the future in mind. Not only is the Pavlok Core app improved in virtually every way, we are slowly rolling out the introduction of our in-app currency Volts.

As you use your Pavlok 2, you can earn Volts for your good behavior which you can use to buy new app upgrades, courses, and modules. Best yet, you can earn Volts whether you have the Pavlok 2 or not. We truly believe Volts will change the way the world sees behavior and want you to join in on the fun!

Whether you have a Pavlok already or looking to pick up the Pavlok 2 as your first device, we are confident it is the best wearable on the market to make you as close to super human as possible.

Having obsessively studied behavior and habit change for the better part of a decade, Pavlok 2, the app, and community are truly the best tools available to help you succeed.

Whether you’re trying to quit smoking for good, cut back on sweets, drink more water, be more mindful, or anything in between, Pavlok 2 will be there for you every step of the way.

Imagine winding down the year knowing you are no longer a smoker.
Imagine getting more work done so you can spend more time with your family and friends.
Imagine breaking that lifelong habit of biting your nails, or pulling your hair.
Imagine being excited to greet the day with energy and enthusiasm.

With the Pavlok 2, there’s no longer the need to imagine.

You can make your dreams and goals a reality.

So take the first step in your self improvement journey and invest in changing your life today.

Order your Pavlok 2 now.

-Maneesh Sethi
CEO of Pavlok

P.S Pavlok is on a mission to end addiction. To get 20% off your Pavlok 2 , use “ENDADDICTION” at checkout.

Here are just some of the amazing results from Pavlok users.

⚡ Overcoming Perfectionism and The Critical Mind


Click here to here, to hear Pavlok’s very own, Nicholas share his Pavlok story, and see his incredible beard.

Happy Motivation Monday Pavlokians,

Today is #MotivationMonday! I just finished up my trip to Tanzania, and it was A-MAZING.

Today I’m very excited to share an interview with Pavlok’s very own Nicholas who has used Pavlok to overcome perfectionism and help turn off his “critical entrepreneur” inner voice.

If you’re an entrepreneur or creative type, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Building your business often requires spending your entire day putting out metaphorical fires and turning off after a long days work isn’t always easy.

What I like most about Nicholas’ story is that he was able to use Pavlok to consciously become aware when his critical/negative inner voice started to take over and has seen some pretty incredible results.

Click here to give Nick’s interview a listen.

Talk soon,

-Maneesh Sethi

CEO of Pavlok

P.S The big Pavlok 2 launch day is Wednesday. You have a few days more to get your pre-order discount.

The Power of Community

Pavlokians,

Greetings from Tanzania and happy Friday.

I’m currently on my first vacation in over two years, and it’s been a truly amazing experience.

If you ever get a chance to make it this way, I can’t recommend it enough.

Today I want to talk about something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind over the last few days.

Community.

No, I’m not talking about community in the buzzword-marketing kind of way.

I mean genuine community.

The place you can go and feel welcome no matter what. The place you can go for support, encouragement, and even the occasional kick in the rear.

A place that welcomes you, no matter your goals, ambitions, struggles, or successes. A place that brings out the best in you.

One of the reasons so many people struggle to make positive change in their life, is because they act as if they have to go at it alone, especially when it comes to habit change.

“No one understands how hard it is to quit smoking!”

“I need to lose 20lbs but I just can’t stop eating sweets!”

“Ugh, no one understands how hard it is to quit biting my nails.”

Perhaps you can relate.

As we say time and time again, changing your behavior isn’t an overnight process. But if you choose to tackle your biggest problems alone, you’re only making it harder on yourself.

Which is why community is so important.

Of course, there are many types of communities.

Your family is a community. Your coworkers are a community. Your friends are a community.

And if your communities aren’t actively helping you improve, it can have a drastic effect on your habits, progress, and goals.

I truly believe finding your community is one of the most important things you can do to improve the quality of your life.

My goal with Pavlok isn’t just to change human behavior, it’s to create one of the best communities in the world to help you become your best self.

We welcome anyone who is wanting to change for the better. We welcome anyone who may feel “lost” or “confused.” We welcome anyone who dares to dream big and change the world.

And we are just getting started.

If you’re struggling with those bad habits or not doing the things you need to reach your goals…

The right community can help.

It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines and hoping for the best. It’s time to use the support around you to finally make the change you want.

Join the Pavlok community today and end this year on the right foot. Stop by our Facebook group and say “hi”. We’ve had people just like you quit smoking, stop biting their nails, start getting up early… and more.

So make the commitment. Get involved. Pre-order your Pavlok 2 now.

-Maneesh Sethi

CEO of Pavlok

P.S Join the Pavlok community by downloading the new Pavlok app on IOS and Android. Work on yourself with the support of hundreds of Pavlokians around the world.

How To Cultivate Gratitude

Pavlokians,

Without a doubt one of the best habits you can implement in your daily life, is cultivating gratitude.

The science is clear. Being “grateful” can have a  profound impact on your health, energy, and overall life happiness.

If the pharmaceutical industry could put gratitude in a pill, it would be the best selling vitamin in no time.

But…

I’ll admit. It’s not always easy being grateful.

Things go wrong. Life happens.

You burn your morning toast.

You get in a massive fight with your partner over something silly.

Your recent star hire just put in his 2 weeks.

The list goes on and on.

And yet… the gratitude habit isn’t about ignoring the small frustrations of your day. It’s about consciously choosing to focus on what’s going right. It’s about training your mind to see the good in virtually any situation.

Here are two ways I’ve found to cultivate the gratitude habit.

Write Down Three Things You’re Grateful For Each Night

As psychologist Shawn Achor shares in his viral TED talk,“ The Happy Secret To Better Work”, simply writing down three things you’re grateful for each day goes a long way in helping you see the “bright side” in life.

It can help you perform better at work, improve your relationships, and even give you more energy.

What you write on the list doesn’t really matter. Maybe today you’re grateful for that delicious Chipotle burrito.

The point is building the habit of consistently acknowledging the small things that bring you happiness and joy.

Each morning, or night, right before you go to bed, take out a note card and write the 3 things you’re grateful for that day.

Maybe you hit all the green lights on your way to work.

Maybe you got to read your favorite book for 20 minutes.

Or maybe it’s something as simple as playing ball with your dog.

Each day write 3 things, no matter what.

Use Pavlok 2 To Build Your Gratitude Muscle

Writing down 3 things you’re grateful for each day is a great step in building the gratitude habit. But for many, that just isn’t enough.

If you want to really push that gratitude muscle, you can set reminders throughout the day to take a moment to reflect.

Using your Pavlok 2 you can set your alarm to buzz you every hour. When your Pavlok 2 vibrates, stop what you’re doing and think about one thing that’s going well during your day.

For each vibration, try and come up with something entirely new. If you’re having a bad day, it might be something as simple as “I wasn’t late today”, or it could be “tomorrow is Friday.”

The point is to force yourself to find the good throughout the day, every day.

Overtime, you’ll find that this practice will be one of the best parts of your day, and it will become easier to flex your gratitude muscle on command.

In addition to using Pavlok to remind you to be grateful you can also use Pavlok 2’s shock feature to help reduce those negative thoughts.

Every time you catch yourself thinking something overly negative, give yourself a zap. After, immediately replace your negative thought with something more positive.

“Wow, I did TERRIBLE on my presentation today.”

ZAP…. Reframe

“While it wasn’t my best presentation, I’m proud of the work I did on the design.”

While you will never remove negative thoughts completely (they can serve as a valuable tool) implementing this routine in your daily life can help you become more grateful each and every day.

Wherever you’re reading this, take a moment right now to reflect on something you’re grateful for.

No really. Stop reading and do that now. I promise you’ll feel better.

Now go forth and have a wonderful day.

-Maneesh Sethi

CEO of Pavlok

P.S Pre-order your Pavlok 2 and start building your gratitude habit.

5 Unique Ways To Use Pavlok

Since founding Pavlok several years ago, we have literally seen hundreds of successful use cases with our Pavlok wearable.

While we’ve covered how Pavlok has helped users stop smoking, wake up on time, and be more productive, today I wanted to share a few unique ways to use Pavlok 2 that you may not have thought of.

Beyond The Zap

While Pavlok was founded on the principle of administering a light shock to reduce destructive behaviors, the beep and vibrate features are just as powerful! With three options to choose from, there a nearly endless amount of applications. Not only can you reduce your bad habits, but you can also use the Pavlok 2 as your personal assistant for reminders as well as a daily awareness tool.

Stop Your Child From Sucking Their Thumb With A Beep

Thumb sucking is a habit that is formed from an early age. But getting the little ones to break that habit doesn’t come easy. Of course, the Pavlok 2 zap feature is not suitable for a young child, but using the beep and vibrate feature can be just as effective.

Thanks to Pavlok 2’s new and improved motion sensor technology, you can have the Pavlok 2 beep every time your child brings their hand close to their mouth.  The beep or vibration can be programed however you wish. After just a few weeks you should start seeing a noticeable improvement in thumb sucking reduction.

Public Accountability

With the Pavlok 2 it’s easier than ever to be held publicly accountable for your goals. For example, you can set up a system to make sure you write each day. Or you can set other specific goals for yourself while Pavlok holds you accountable.

Let’s say you’ve committed to going to the gym 3 times a week. With our IFTTT integrations, you can make it so you MUST check in to the gym location Monday, Wednesday, Friday. If you don’t “check-in”, a link to zap you is automatically sent to all your social media services with the text

“I didn’t go to the gym today. Zap me!”

It’s easy to succumb to excuses when no one is watching. Pavlok 2 ensures you stay on track.

Drop And Give Me 10

Even if you’ve formed the habit of going to the gym on a regular basis, sitting at your computer for 10-12 hours a day isn’t doing your health any favors.

One way to ensure you take a few breaks to get up and move is by setting several reminders on your Pavlok alarm throughout the day. When it goes off, simply stand up do a few jumping jacks or if you’re feeling extra adventurous knock out a few push-ups in the office.

Your body will thank you.

Drink Your Water!

The benefits of drinking enough water are undeniable, given the majority of Americans suffer from varying degrees of dehydration.

You can use the Pavlok 2 multiple alarm feature to remind you when to drink water throughout the day. Keep a bottle of water at your desk and when the vibration goes off just take a sip.

We’ve had Pavlok users effortlessly double their water intake without making any other drastic changes in their daily routine.

Earn Volts!

One of the most exciting developments with Pavlok 2 and our brand new Pavlok Core app, is you are now able to earn our in-app currency Volts, for performing certain behaviors.

Not only will you reap the benefits of building healthy habits, but you will also earn Volts that you can use to purchase app upgrades and other goodies within the app.

Earning Volts is as easy as checking in daily, doing jumping jacks and disarming your alarm at a defined time, or dozens of other positive behaviors throughout the day.

Want to go through one of our premium habit change courses? Use your volts to dig in.

Want to vote on our future integrations and features? Volts gives you a say.

While we will be sharing more about the Volts ecosystem shortly, let’s just say earning and collecting Volts will totally be worth it. 🙂

Pavlok 2 isn’t just the best habit change wearable on the market; it’s the only wearable that will reward you for good habits.

With just a beep, zap, or buzz, the possibilities are endless.

Pre-order your Pavlok 2 today.

P.S Have a special use case of Pavlok 2 we haven’t covered? We would love to hear from you!