Zen Clocks by Now & Zen, Inc.

Looking for the perfect desk clock gift and feeling a bit overwhelmed at all the options? Here are a few tips to consider when finding a desk clock gift for the special professional in your life.

(1) Desk Clock Gift Tip # 1: Does it look professional?

When picking out that perfect desk clock gift, your friend/loved one will really appreciate you taking the extra time to find one that maintains their professional image. One thing to consider is the material: clocks made out of nicer materials, such as wood or metal, typically make nicer gifts. Another concept that is important is the aesthetic features of the clock and if it blends with the current décor in the office. For example, our Zen alarm clock <link> is great for someone trying to have a very natural or organic feel in their office.

(2) Desk Clock Gift Tip # 2: How does it sound?

Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, is more annoying than the regular tick-tick-tick-tick from the second hand on typical desk clocks. When you are selecting a great desk clock gift, it is important to consider those annoying little sounds that a lot of clocks can make. What you don’t want to do is spend a lot of time and money on getting the perfect clock, just to find out a month later the recipient had to take the batteries out so it wouldn’t tick all of the time.

(3) Desk Clock Gift Tip # 3: Is it a timer?

A lot of highly-efficient professionals use timers to maintain good time management. A great feature for a desk clock gift is a timer function. Can you set it to ring in 30 minutes from now? Can you have it ring in regular intervals or on the hour, so the recipient of your gift can keep audio track of the time? These additional features can go a long way in helping your friend/loved one get the maximum amount of use from your gift.

(4) Desk Clock Gift Tip # 4: Don’t be the running Office Joke

A lot of more expensive, experiential clocks come with a large number of unnecessary bells and whistles. You can get lights that slowly turn on to simulate the dawn, little scented beads on the top of a clock, or the ability for a clock to go down 20,000 feet under water. Just remember, sometimes more is not better- it’s just more. Simple, classic, great-sounding clocks typically make the best gifts for the office. You don’t want the gift you worked so hard to pick out to become the running joke in the office because it dumped little scented beads all over the floor.

Desk clock gift – Tips for find the professional in you your life a great clock for their desk:Looking for the perfect desk clock gift and feeling a bit overwhelmed at all the options? Here are a few tips to consider when finding a desk clock gift for the special professional in your life.

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1638 Pearl Street

Boulder, CO  80302

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How Much Time Should You Meditate Daily?

There is a great story about a Kundalin yogi who was determined to reach spiritual enlightenment. He would meditate each and everyday, and continue to meditate for longer and longer each day. As months and then years went by the now wise Kundalin yoga master meditated 22 hours per day.  Unfortunately, not all of us can meditate for 22 hours a day, we do the best with the time we have. Finding balance is an important philosophy in a natural lifestyle. Balancing your meditation and your time are going to be important.

Zen Timers for Meditation by Now & Zen

Our Zen Timepiece’s acoustic 6-inch brass bowl-gong clock is the world’s ultimate alarm clock, practice timer, and “mindfulness bell.”

Now & Zen’s Meditation Timer Store

1638 Pearl St.

Boulder, CO  80302

(800) 779-6383

Bowl Gong Meditation Timer - How Much Should You Meditate Daily?

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Unique Brain Waves

Just in between the sleeping and waking state is a brain state known as the Alfa State.  When in the Alfa State, your brain produces unique brain waves that have been found to be very helpful in increasing the effectiveness of personal affirmations.

An affirmation is a specialized technique of stating a goal to yourself in a way that re-programs your preconscious mind for improved performance.  Affirmations are most effective when they are expressed as statements of fact or convictions written down in your own language. The most effective affirmations are personal, positive and in the present tense.  For example, if your goal is to become a better parent, effective affirmations may include:  “I am balanced in my expressions of discipline and understanding toward my children.” or “When I demonstrate love and compassion to my kids, they learn to show love and warmth to each other.”

Affirmations and Zen Clocks by Now & Zen Inc

To use a progressive alarm clock for an affirmation practice, formulate and write down an affirmation of improvement in your life.  Before you go to sleep, read the affirmation to yourself and resolve to remember it when you first wake up.  When you are first awakened by your Zen Alarm Clock, lie quietly in bed before moving or opening your eyes and repeat your affirmation to yourself three times.  If you lie still, the chances are good that your brain will remain in the Alpha State during the first few strikes of the bowl or chime.

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If you do nothing to disturb this “freshly awakened” state while you repeat your affirmation to yourself, you will maximize the effectiveness of the affirmation through this alfa wave programming technique. Like the dreamwork techniques discussed above, the improvement of your life through affirmations in the alpha state can be accomplished without the use of Zen Clocks; but using the progressive alarm clock makes the process easier and more fun.

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Now & Zen Inc. – The Zen Alarm Clock Store

1638 Pearl St.

Boulder, CO  80302