The downside of tracking

The downside of tracking

I love my FitBit. This tool keeps track of my steps, and though I have the simplest model (no heart rate or sleep monitoring for me!), I find it gives me the kick in the pants I need to keep moving. So how could that be bad?It’s all fine until I leave my Fitbit...
Sticking with it

Sticking with it

I’ve embarked on an exercise program with the help of a personal trainer. Having been a slacker for quite some time, I am finding it very challenging. At times, my body just won’t do what I want it to do. It’s extremely frustrating that I...
My new love

My new love

My husband isn’t worried, but I do have a new love in my life. My FitBit!I love that it gives me instant feedback on a few key metrics, like steps I’ve walked. It is an excellent example, as David Wheatley pointed out recently, of how people should track...
Who are you?

Who are you?

Recent discussions about confidence have led us to explore identity, or how you answer the question, “Who am I?” Identity in this context isn’t about your job, other life roles or what you do. What we’re talking about here is the core of who...