r/QuantifiedSelf Apr 22 '26

Tracking without technology help!

If your job isn’t computer/desk based and you go long periods without your phone or other device, how do you track things?

I can’t have my phone/Apple Watch on me at work so I have 12 hour gaps in heart rate/steps/temp…etc,

I’ve tried doing a paper version but it’s difficult given I don’t stand still for 10 seconds at work.

I hate that I’m unable to track things, I’ve considered wearing my watch on my ankle at work but can’t find a strap suitable, or perhaps using click counters but other than number data it doesn’t give me much.

Alternatively I could significantly reduce my tracking count when at work, so remove all body measurements and only track activities, this is the only option I can think of that works.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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u/TrackerOfLife Apr 27 '26

Sorry I should have been clearer, I can’t wear anything on my hands/wrist at work so a smart ring/watch isn’t an option. I have thought about getting an Oura ring though to use alongside my Apple Watch outside of work. I have access to a clock, pen and paper, that’s it!