Are You in Control of Your Devices or Are They in Control of You?
My New Wearable Was Calling the Shots
The whole smartwatch and activity tracker craze seemed to pass me by completely. Then last year I bought my husband a fancy activity tracker for his 50th. He loves running and he needed a tracker with good GPS.
It is definitely one of the best presents I have ever bought him. Daily he checks his stats and has become increasingly motivated by his achievements.
I am the sort of person who can be quite laid back when it comes to doing something for myself. But give me a goal or make me responsible for a deadline for someone else and I am all over it.
I avoided activity trackers for that reason. I suspected they would have me jumping to their tune. However, when I reflected on it and saw the joy of achievement my husband experiences on a regular basis, I realized they could also be a great motivator.
I get a sense of achievement every time I go to the gym, but this way I realized I could amplify that. So I gave in.
So far, so good — I think. I am enjoying looking at my daily stats. I feel a huge sense of accomplishment when I hit my daily targets.
