Episode 85 Unlocking Mental Wellness With Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky

Discover the irony of overstimulation hindering focus and wellbeing as product managers Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky introduce Focusable - the mobile and web app that serves as a fitness tracker for the mind, helping individuals and communities build the skill of focus through meaningful rest and mindfulness.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Delve into the consequences of modern society's overstimulation on mental health and concentration.
• Embrace the power of rest and mindfulness practices to reduce distractions and elevate mental clarity.
• Understand the crucial role of attention in maintaining mental health and sharpening focus.
• Build supportive communities that encourage the cultivation of focus as a valuable skill set.
• Gather essential insights to aid teachers and administrators in student progress assessment.

My special guest is Sara Candela, Arlen Bitsky

Say hello to Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky, the dynamic team behind Focusable. With Sara's 14 years of teaching experience and Arlen's 12 years in educational software product management, they've come together to address the pressing issue of overstimulation in today's society. Through Focusable, they aim to build communities that focus on mindfulness, rest, and reflection, empowering students and educators to harness the power of attention and improve their overall well-being.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Download the Focusable mobile or web app to start building your focus skills and recharge throughout the day.
• Use Focusable in the classroom to create communities around building focus skills and encourage reflection and meta awareness.
• Try out the latest version of Focusable with students for deep extended reading activities and use the reflection pieces to build confidence in reflective practices.
• Join the Focusable community and learn more about the benefits of mindfulness and restorative practices for mental health and focus.
• Sign up for updates on new features and tools to help you develop your focus skills and combat overstimulation.