Posted 2/12/2024, 10:39:00 AM
The Tyranny of Metrics: My toxic relationship with the Apple Watch and reclaiming a technology-free life
- Originally bought an Apple Watch to increase step count and track workouts, but became obsessed with health metrics over time
- Spiraled into constantly checking the watch and health anxiety; stopped listening to my body and became dependent on the technology
- Push to constantly improve the metrics led to chronic fatigue and crashing physically
- After years of wearing the watch, I stopped and deleted the Health app 6 months ago
- Much happier now living a more peaceful, balanced life tuned into my body's signals rather than a piece of hardware