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When your health app becomes a source of shame

My health app knows I've been walking less and sleeping poorly but instead of helping me feel better it just sends notifications that make me feel worse about myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Tools designed for self-improvement are becoming mechanisms of self-judgment.

Ideas that help explain it
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