How the Apple Watch Makes Me More Mindful

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Mindfulness is a practice which causes focus on one's thoughts, emotions and mental state in the present moment. It is NOT about monitoring stuff that is occurring outside that state, which is the intent of the watch. Saying it helps "keep up with communications" is a rationalization. Nobody has to be instantly available to everyone.

If you want to be more mindful, get up and walk away from the screen and don't get into the habit of attaching them to your arm.

> It is NOT about monitoring stuff that is occurring outside that state, which is the intent of the watch

The added utility of a mindfulness reminder is fairly effective for a lot of people. The 'standup' reminders were a core component of the watch introduction by Apple.

> Nobody has to be instantly available to everyone.

True. I guess the idea is that the watch notifications are less disruptive to general life.

I don't see anything wrong with a mindfulness reminder, but it doesn't take a screen attached to my arm to remind me to stand up and walk away from technology. The guys at Digital Detox recommend you keep screens and devices out of the bedroom for this reason, and to use an old fashioned alarm clock to remind you to do X at a certain time.

That's nothing. Apple Watch cured my cancer.

I was expecting the exact opposite. Very cool!

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