Humility
As 2025 came to an end, there were unspent funds in my Health Savings Account. It was use it or lose it decision time. I used it for an OURA ring which I have worn nearly daily since I received it in the mail. Activity, heart rate, respirations, sleep, and stress are my primary measurements. After 4 months, the readings verify that I poorly manage my stress and a large portion of that stress is in my own head! Evidence: Activity - It took 4 months to identify any routine, but indications are that I currently hibernate like a bear in Winter and come alive again in Spring. I push my body on the regular but have a good recovery with rest. Finally, although I have lived like "morning person" from childhood to retirement, my most natural productive time is early evening. (My co-worker picked up on it much quicker than I did.) Heart rate -. My perception of mental stress easily alters my heart rate. Friends often comment that I have a calming effect on them....