The document discusses the design of mindful technologies for self-tracking. It proposes three heuristics for mindful technology design: actionable to address attention, personalized to address intention, and explorable to address attitude. Self-tracking data alone is not enough for behavior change; the proper attention, intention, and attitude are also needed. The discussion seeks feedback on applying these heuristics to context-specific self-tracking tools and important questions to address in this area.

1. Self-tracking in
Mindful
Technologies
Frank Chen
Human-Computer Interaction Group
Stanford Computer Science Dept.

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Today…
 Why are we thinking about mindfulness?
 Where do we see promise? 3 design heuristics for
the design of Mindful technologies.
 What are we doing now?
 What else can we do?
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Mindfulness
Attention → Intention →Attitude
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Data != Behavior Change
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Actionable
Heuristic #1
Data presented right place, time for attention
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Personalized
Heuristic #2
Purpose of data matches intention
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Explorable
Heuristic #3
Framing keeps open non-judgmental attitude
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How much data is enough?
 Given information about everyday activity
 Became healthier
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Thesis…
 Attention to data is not enough.
 Attention to data can only work with the proper
attitude and intention for healthful habit change
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Intention
 Explore change in behavior & attitude by changing
intention behind activity.
With Eric Hekler, Abby King.
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Attitudes
 Explore change in attitudes by technology
mediated mindfulness
With Shauna Shapiro , Eric Hekler.
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12. "Don't center on your anxieties, Obi-
Wan. Keep your concentration 12
here and now, where it belongs."
Mindful
Quotes Attention
“Patience. Use the force. Think.”
Attitude. Attention. Intention
“Something's happening. I'm not “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear
the Jedi I should be. I want more. leads to anger. Anger leads to hate.
And I know I shouldn't” Hate leads to suffering.”
Intention Attitude
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Quotes from George Lucas’ Star Wars

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Attention
Discussion Intention Attitude
 Mindful Technology Design:
 Actionable addresses Attention
 Personalized addresses Intention
 Explorable addresses Attitude
 We want feedback towards research agenda.
 How do your self-tracking tools augment your attitudes or
behavior? What are important heuristics for your self-
tracking?
 How would you apply these to your context?
 What are the important questions to address?
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Namaste.
 Find me!
 designmindfulness.com
 @frankc
 Special thank you to Eric Hekler for his feedback
& brainstorming on this slidedeck!
 Finally, thank you to my wonderful mentors Abby
King, BJ Fogg, Neema Moraveji, Steph Habif,
Floyd Mueller, Scott Klemmer
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References
 Reading list: http://bit.ly/mt-lit
This will be updated continuously!
 Images:
 Flickr (hawk2009):
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/33917494@N06/set
s/72157613939879544/
 About .com (Star Wars):
http://animatedtv.about.com/od/clonewars/ig/Star-
Wars--Clone-Wars/
 Stock images (stock.xchng): http://sxc.hu
 Fitbit images: http://fitbit.com
 Wii images: http://nintendo.com
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