It’s back to school time and while devices like laptops and tablets may come to mind, you should consider a smartwatch.
While it may not seem like an obvious companion for your studies, there are several ways to help you study better. Let me introduce you to the benefits of smartwatches, which could help you achieve good results.
Timing
Okay, this is pretty obvious, but a smartwatch is going to help you keep track of time, but it’s not just about telling you it’s 3:04 PM when you raise your wrist.
Smartwatches can sync with your calendar to alert you of upcoming events, such as deadlines and conferences. They can also track how long it will take you to get there and prompt you to leave on time, then give you directions whether you’re driving or walking.
Sleep
Even though you’re probably going to party late into the night, your smartwatch will help you sleep. After all, it’s very important for how you feel and your ability to focus on your studies.
Mike Sawh
Mike Sawh
Mike Sawh
Smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 come with sleep tracking. Wear them to bed and in the morning, you’ll get detailed stats on how you slept. It may be ineffective to be told you didn’t sleep well (ignorance can be bliss), but over time, your smartwatch will learn your routine and make suggestions on how you can sleep better.
Many scores are based on an energy or readiness score which is influenced by sleep and activity. These will guide you on how much energy you should consume and when you should rest and recover.
Ability
Staying fit is good for your body but also for your mind and the more you take care of yourself, the better you will be able to study.
Smartwatches are designed to track your activity, even if you’re just keeping track of how many steps you’ve taken in a day or how many calories you’ve burned.
However, you can go much further if you want with tracking for many different activities and sports, from rowing to archery, depending on the model you buy. Devices like the new Google Pixel Watch 3 come with real-time running coaching and the ability to quickly plan custom sessions.
Some may even be able to tell you when you’re getting sick so you can take action.
Stress management
In addition to sleep and fitness, most smartwatches offer stress and wellness tracking. While these can be inaccurate and therefore useless even at a basic level, most offer guided breathing exercises to help you when you’re stressed.
Even just focusing on your breathing for a minute can make a big difference, lowering your heart rate and helping you feel calmer. If you do this right before an exam or an important presentation, it can make a big difference in the outcome.
These are the main ways a smartwatch can help you study, but there are plenty of useful little features that all help to make everyday life easier.
Even simple access to apps, digital assistants, music playback, contactless payments, audio notes and more will save you time and hassle. They are also less distracting than a smartphone or tablet.
If I’ve convinced you, it’s time to pick one up and our list of the best smartwatches is the best place to do it.
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