My sister-in-law looked at my smartwatch and asked why I was letting it boss me around

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My Apple Watch actually helped me spot a weird heart rate thing last year, got me to see a doctor. I see what @theas28 is saying about the guilt, but for me it's more like a quiet heads-up, not a boss. My sister-in-law would probably call my phone a boss too for the calendar alerts. It's just a tool, and I set the goals, so I'm still the one in charge.

kai_chen214d ago

Honestly, the whole "boss you around" thing feels a bit over the top. It's a watch, not a drill sergeant. Like @davis.olivia said, it's just a tool that gives you info. If my microwave beeps at me to take my food out, I don't feel guilty, I just get my lunch. People give these gadgets way too much power over their feelings.

theas2814d ago

Ever read that article about how fitness trackers can make you feel guilty? Your sister-in-law might be onto something.