We all want to feel better with more energy, less stress, better sleep, steadier moods... but how do we figure out why we feel the way we do? That part is often unclear.
That’s where self-tracking comes in.
At Ohms, we’ve seen firsthand how tracking even a few simple habits, like sleep, screen time, or exercise, can reveal patterns that help people make smarter, more personalized decisions about their health.
Your brain loves feedback. Whether it’s checking your step count, tracking sleep, or logging how you feel after your workout, the act of tracking has multiple benefits:
1) Increases awareness: you notice things you used to overlook, and remember things you “conveniently” forget.
2) Builds accountability: you’re more likely to follow through when you're logging habits into an accessible and visible record.
3) Reveals patterns: over time, you can connect lifestyle inputs (like screen time or diet) to mental and physical outcomes (like mood or energy).
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You don’t need to track everything. In fact, tracking just a few high-impact inputs can make a real difference. Here are a couple to consider:
Sleep → Directly impacts your energy, focus, and mood.
Movement → Even light activity boosts serotonin and reduces stress.
Nutrition → What and when you eat affects your focus, mood, and inflammation.
Screen time → Especially before bed, can disrupt sleep, focus, and productivity.
Mood + Energy → Helps identify patterns and test lifestyle changes.
Ohms makes it easy to log these with just a few taps. No spreadsheets required.
But aren’t there wearables that automatically track sleep and activity, why do I need to log anything? These wearables are important to quantify activity, but this is just one side of the story. Tracking how you feel is much more complex and only you can provide that information. The real magic happens when you start connecting the dots.
With Ohms, you don’t just collect data, you see how your inputs (habits) relate to your outputs (how you feel). That’s what helps you move from guessing to knowing.
Feeling off? Check your past few days. See any patterns?
Low energy after weekends? Maybe it's sleep or social overload.
Consistently better mood after workouts? That’s insight worth keeping.
Start Small, Stay Curious
Self-tracking doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Even tracking one or two things consistently can reveal powerful insights. Start small. Be curious and not judgemental. Over time, you’ll begin to understand your own system and that’s the key to real, sustainable well-being.
Ready to give it a try?
Download Ohms on the App Store and start discovering how your habits shape your health.
Warm regards,
Dr. Bobak Mosadegh, Chief Science Officer of Ohms
