251. Reduce Stress: Insights I Learned from My Smartwatch [PART 1]

Have you ever thought you were great at managing stress, only to discover you were completely wrong? That's exactly what happened to me when I started tracking my heart rate variability (HRV).In today's episode, I'm sharing the eye-opening lessons I've learned from monitoring my stress levels through HRV tracking, and why this data has completely changed how I approach stress management.You'll discover:What heart rate variability actually is and why higher variability is better for your healthWhy most of us are completely unaware of how much stress our bodies are actually experiencingThe surprising connection between chronic stress and serious diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancerThe ONE major change I made that dramatically improved my stress levels and overall healthWhy creating "restful moments" during the day may not be enough to truly recover from stressIf you've been feeling tired, struggling with your health, or just curious about using technology to improve your wellbeing, this episode will give you valuable insights into how your body responds to stress and what you can do about it.Be sure to tune in next Thursday when I'll share even more surprising discoveries about the daily activities that dramatically impact stress levels!Check out episode 247 with Dr. Torkil Færø to learn more about HRV: https://www.beginwithin.fit/podcast/episode/2405ad66/247-hidden-stressors-how-to-reduce-stress-thats-silently-draining-your-energy-with-dr-torkil-faero