Yourstrulyme

Back when I was a kid, I used to hear people — in movies and around me — talk about thayathu (a kind of amulet in Tamil). It was believed to bring good luck, protect you from bad energy, and quietly do its magic. People would wear it around their neck or tie it to their wrist, trusting it to work in the background.

I don’t know if those amulets really worked. But for some reason, every time I wear a health tracker, I think of them. Sounds odd, I know. But here’s why.

These tiny devices have made changes in my life that I once thought were way too hard to even think about — not just one or two habits, but bigger shifts in how I live day to day. And what’s interesting is that it didn’t feel like a big deal. It just slowly started happening.

It began with tracking a few simple things — sleep, workouts, body fat, and muscle. Just seeing those numbers made me want to do something about them. The first thing I fixed was sleep. Sleeping on time and getting enough rest made a huge difference. Mornings started to feel better, and that gave me the push to start moving more.

Once I started working out regularly, I slowly began noticing my food habits too — what I ate, when I ate. Nothing intense or strict. I just started being more mindful. The best part? I actually started feeling better. More fresh, more aware, and honestly, more in control. And the tracker showed it too — small improvements, but they felt good to see.

What began as a small step became a gentle push every day. The tracker turned into a kind of quiet coach — helping me break the laziness and stay on track. What felt like just another gadget on my wrist slowly became a reminder of my choices.

I still have a long way to go. But even a few weeks of feeling healthier and more in tune with myself felt like a small win. And sometimes, that’s really all you need.