Why I Stopped Tracking (And Why You Might Want To, Too)

Let me set the scene.

I’m sitting at my desk, hair straightened for once (small miracles), ready to tackle the day… and my wrist buzzes. Again.
“You haven’t closed your rings.”
“You only got 5 hours of sleep.”
“Log your breakfast to stay on track!”

Honestly? I’d barely had my first coffee and I already felt like I was behind.

Sound familiar?

When Tracking Becomes a Chore (Not a Choice)

Look, I’m not anti-tracking. I’m a business owner. I love a spreadsheet. I track financials, workflows, schedules… I’ve got apps for my apps. But when it comes to personal health—like counting every step, every calorie, every glass of water—it started to feel less like motivation and more like... pressure.

There was a time when hitting 10,000 steps felt empowering. Now? It’s a digital guilt trip wrapped in "self-improvement."

The truth is, tracking your health can be really helpful—until it isn't.

So Why Did I Stop?

1. The Guilt Was Getting Loud

I wasn’t sleeping well (which, I didn’t need a graph to tell me), and I found myself feeling defeated before the day had even started. I’d look at my Apple Watch and feel like I was already failing—before I’d even left the house.

2. It Became a Chore

Walking is great. But walking because your watch says you “should” or logging your random lunch that didn’t come with a barcode? It becomes a job. And spoiler alert—I already have a few of those.

3. I Was Ignoring My Body

You know that moment when you're sick and your watch still tells you to move? Not helpful. My body was screaming "rest," but the app just wanted me to hit my goals.

What I’m Doing Instead

Instead of obsessing over data, I’ve started checking in with me.

• Am I making more conscious food choices?

• Did I move my body in a way that felt good today?

• Am I actually enjoying my life… or micromanaging it?

Sometimes I take the watch off completely. I give myself weekends off. I remind myself that progress isn’t always measurable—and that’s okay.

I’m still working on my health (hello, better sleep, I see you coming 👀), but I’m doing it my way. With fewer notifications and a lot less guilt.

Need Permission to Take a Break? Here it is.

If tracking your steps, calories, or sleep is starting to feel like a second job, it’s okay to stop. Or pause. Or reduce.
This isn’t about giving up—it’s about tuning back in.

You’re allowed to take care of yourself without turning it into a spreadsheet.

You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to miss a step count.
You’re allowed to just be.

Want to Hear More?

🎧 Listen to the full episode: Why I Stopped Tracking (And Why You Might Want To, Too)

Or if you need to talk it out, I’ve got space in my calendar.
👉 Book a free consult with me

You’re doing better than you think. Let’s make health feel human again.

— Stacy xx