Another insight was understanding my sleep patterns. As we age, sleep changes, and for women, it often becomes a challenge. I thought I was waking up constantly, but the Oura Ring showed that wasn't true. I wasn't sleeping as badly as I thought—I was just comparing it to my younger years forgetting my sleep needs changed with age.
What actually matters now? The quality of deep sleep. That's when your body heals and recharges. The Oura Ring tells you when to go to sleep, helping you avoid morning grogginess from waking mid- sleep cycle. That small adjustment made a huge difference.
The ring also predicts your day. If my numbers looked bad, it tells you, "Today is not a day to break records." On high-energy days, it suggests, "This is a great day to start a creative project." It's not magic—it's just data. If you're willing to reflect and make changes, these insights can shift how you feel day to day.
How many times have you been accused of being hormonal?! We go through puberty, periods, pregnancies, and then—just when we think we've got it figured out—perimenopause and menopause hit. Somehow, we're still being told that our bodies are unpredictable. But is it really unpredictable? Or are we just not tracking the patterns?
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