March 21, 2023 – One of the main distinguishing features between a smartwatch and a fitness band is the breadth of apps, features, and functionality available on each. Where fitness trackers mostly focus on activity tracking above all else, smartwatches can track fitness as well as act as an extension for your mobile phone.
In one sense, owning a smartwatch means you have another device to ping you with constant notifications, which can increase anxiety as well as distract you. As highlighted by a psychiatrist in an article from Wockhardt Hospitals, constant notifications can trigger anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Receiving a constant bombardment of information from both your smartphone and smartwatch will disrupt your concentration on other tasks, which can impact your focus levels in the long term. Waiting on or being interrupted by constant notifications can also disrupt your relationships. Many people won’t hesitate to check their devices as soon as a notification sound rings, often interrupting face-to-face interactions. It’s worth considering the damage these device notifications are doing to your interpersonal relationships.
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