You feel your wrist buzzing—another high heart rate notification. Now you’re stressing about being stressed. With all these alerts constantly coming at us, you have to wonder—are we managing our health, or just getting more stressed out by it?
It’s hard to find that balance, and you’re not the only one feeling it. Christine D. is a Fello who’s figured out a better way to look at it, “Tracking my stress can definitely make me feel more stressed,” she says. “At the same time, it really forces me to pause and check in with myself.”
That shift—from panic to pause—can make all the difference. Start by noticing what’s triggering the stress. Then, find the things that help you reset. The good news? Your wearable can help you do both.
How to spot your stress triggers
Look for patterns: Think back on the past few weeks—when have you felt stressed? Is it a certain time of day, a specific day of the week, or something else? Look at the data for peak points and see what events consistently cause stress.
Don't miss the hidden signs: Stress can show up in ways you don’t expect—headaches, stomach aches, even nausea. It’s key to pay attention to those physical signs, especially since stress can trigger other conditions. Lexi O. is a Fello who uses her wearable to manage panic attacks. "I track my heart rate and share that info with my care team—nutritionist, therapist, psychiatrist—so they can stay updated on how my panic attacks show up.”
Zoom out a bit: "Looking at the root cause is definitely a ‘do’ in my book,” says Micah L., a Fello who found that seeing the bigger picture helped her manage stress. She started making progress when she asked herself, “Do you need more support from friends and family? More boundaries at work? Or more self-care?"
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How to find your personal stress reset
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to stress. While walking, meditating, and reading are popular, it’s all about finding what works for you. Christine, Micah, and Lexi get that—they’ve all been using wearables for over a year, testing out different ways to reduce their stress. Here’s what’s worked for them:
Micah’s advice
Do: Get out in nature or try things that keep your hands busy—beading and sewing are my go-tos. Also meditation—when I’m consistent with that, my “restored” time skyrockets.
Don’t: Prioritize getting good sleep and not just at night—too much caffeine late in the day definitely disturbs my rest.
Lexi’s advice
Do: Try square breathing. It brings me back to the present and gets me out of my head.
Don’t: Just push through it. You’re just allowing yourself to enter a cycle of exhaust and overwhelming stress.
Christine's advice
Do: Look into holistic practices. I do Reiki on myself every morning and sometimes at night. My Apple Watch even picked up the shift in my stress metrics.
Don’t: Multi-task. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Trust me, I had to learn that lesson the hard way.
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