After trying out Fitbits, Apple Watches, and other fitness devices on the market, the Oura Ring ($299) impressed Akash the most. For starters, he loves that the ring actually looks stylish and can be worn at all times without looking too sporty. "The battery life is incredible. The interface on the app is phenomenal, and it's got a lot more data than just sleep, of course, but I think it was very important for me to see the data, then to actually make a change," he says. After starting to use the Oura Ring, Akash improved his quality of sleep in just three months. "I've honestly been able to use the data to discipline me into making positive changes, so that means things like sleeping earlier, maybe reducing blue light before I sleep, giving myself more of a window to sleep in more if I'm sleeping in late," Akash says. This wellness device is an editor favorite as well; read our in-depth review of the Oura ring here.
Pro Tip: Akash points out that having too many metrics can get overwhelming, so he suggests prioritizing a few that you want to improve first. He also recommends only looking at the app every other day, so you won't be prone to getting too consumed with the data. It should enhance your life, not control it.
