The Oura app recently reminded me that I've been wearing my Oura Ring for two years. Time flies!
Back then, I had been pushing myself a little too hard. The skin on my left eyelid became irritated, which made me realize I needed to take better care of myself. I tried several things, including organic skincare, a medical cream for sensitive skin, and even changing my mindset through gratitude. Buying an Oura Ring was one of those changes.
It wasn't cheap, especially compared with a smartwatch. But I wear a vintage Rolex that was passed down from my grandfather to my mother, and then to me. I never wanted to replace it with a smartwatch. A friend recommended the Oura Ring, so I decided to give it a try.
The biggest benefit over the past two years has been having an objective perspective through data.
Sometimes I thought I hadn't slept well, but the data said otherwise. Other times I felt great, yet my sleep quality wasn't as good as I expected. I trust my own body feeling, but checking the data each morning helps me make small adjustments, like taking it easy or going to bed earlier.
I also like the activity tracking. Before, I only looked at my iPhone's step count, but I don't always carry my phone, and it couldn't capture activities like cycling or yoga. Since I wear the ring almost all the time, it gives me a much better picture of my daily activity.
As a woman, I also appreciate the automatic cycle and temperature tracking. It helps me prepare for my period, adjust my schedule, and be kinder to myself. I know I would never measure my basal body temperature every morning, so I'm grateful that it all happens automatically 👏
You may wonder its durability. I do woodworking, cooking, and gardening, so my hands are always busy. After two years, the ring only has some tiny scratches and still works perfectly and looks fine. I chose the black version because it matches everything, and I'd probably choose black again.
Health habits only work when they're easy to maintain. All I have to do is wear the ring, and every morning I get a small, objective reminder of how my body is doing. I think that's why I've happily worn it for the past two years.
Oura Ringを使いはじめて2年がたちました。かなり満足していて、感想をnoteに書きました。よかったら！
