How the Apple Watch Is Improving My Mental Health and Productivity
I spend less time looking at screens and more time getting things done
A few months ago, I took the plunge. I upgraded my Fitbit Flex 2 to the Apple Watch Series 6. It was more of a need than a want — I required a device to track various health metrics, as well as my fitness activities. It made sense to ditch the Fitbit — I’m not thrilled about Google acquiring the company — and get something that could connect with the rest of my Apple devices.
I opted for the GPS + Cellular version because I liked the idea of leaving my phone at home while going for walks and being reachable when the iPhone was updating. It would also eliminate panic mode should I forget to take my phone with me.
While I’ve adopted more health-centric practices, like stopping for a breathing session when the watch prompts me to do so, I’ve recognized an unexpected win. My screen time across all my devices has decreased.
If you’re like me, you use your smartphone as a multi-tasking power horse. You rely on it for meeting reminders, tasks, notifications from a wealth of apps, and more. The Apple Watch has made me aware of how much information overload I experience, and that electronic devices can work together by each one doing what it does…
