12/02/2025
The AI Antidote: Preserving Human Connection & Emotional Intelligence in a Tech-Driven World became the #1 Hot New Release on Amazon in the Individuals and Society category — on its very first day.
I’m deeply grateful, and honestly a little stunned. This book was born from years of noticing subtle shifts in people — in my clients, in schools, in families, and in myself. Quiet changes that were easy to miss but carried real consequences: shorter attention spans, rising anxiety, a sense of isolation even when surrounded by others, and a growing dependence on technology to make us feel… something.
That’s why this isn’t just an exciting milestone — it tells me the topic resonates. People feel the impact of this tech-driven world, even if they don’t have the language yet to describe what’s changing.
So today, I want to celebrate with you by sharing three simple antidotes from the book — practices that anyone can begin using right now, even in the middle of holiday chaos.
1. One Minute of Stillness
Before you reach for your phone in the morning, pause for 60 seconds.
Feel your breath. Let your mind catch up to your body.
You’ll be amazed at how that one minute changes the entire rhythm of your day.
2. A Daily Moment of Human Connection
Send one thoughtful message.
Make eye contact with a cashier.
Sit fully present with someone for 5 minutes.
Micro-connections rebuild emotional intelligence in powerful ways.
3. Choose a Small Tech Boundary
Not a digital detox — just one boundary.
No phones during meals.
No devices in bed.
Or one tech-free hour a day.
When you create space, your nervous system recalibrates. You become more patient, more focused, and more available for the people you love — and for yourself.
Reaching #1 is wonderful, but here’s the truth:
This book was never just about selling copies. It’s about helping us remember what it means to be human — especially now, when the world feels louder and faster than ever.
Pick up a copy of the book here, if you want to learn more. https://a.co/d/dSiGKVW
If you’d like to join the Virtual Book Launch on December 15, you can sign up here:
https://insightwithjoni.com/book-launch
Thank you for celebrating this moment with me — and for caring about this work.
It matters more than ever.
The AI antidote Preserving Human Connection and Emotional Intelligence in a Tech-Driven World is a book being released by Joni Staaf Stamford. AI and humanity, Tech driven stress, emotional connection, emotional intelligence, Artificial intelligence cautions
