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The paradox of health tracking

While tools like sleep trackers aim to provide valuable insights, the story shows they can sometimes create anxiety or an unhealthy obsession with data. Instead of promoting well being, constant monitoring can make individuals feel more stressed about their performance, highlighting the double edged sword of self optimisation.

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