Instant Alert: I wore the stress-tracking Spire device for a week — and it completely changed how I go about my day

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   I wore the stress-tracking Spire device for a week — and it completely changed how I go about my day by Lydia Ramsey on Nov 1, 2015, 2:00 PM Advertisement I'll admit it: I can be a very stressed out person from time to time. Just don't try to interrupt me when I'm on deadline, or running late, or when I'm getting ready in the morning, or right when I come home from work... So, I decided to try out the Spire, a wearable stress-tracking device that supposedly uses your breath to help monitor how tense, focused, or calm you are.  The logic is simple: When you're stressed, your heart rate tends to picks up, so taking deep breaths can often be a good way to get that heart rate to slow down. Here's what I learned from wearing the Spire for a week: UP NEXT: I tried Fitbit for a month, and taking it off was the best decision I've made CHECK OUT: Scientists made an online calculator that tells you your 'fitness age' — and you can try it right now My Spire arrived in the mail last Friday. The box came with the device, its charging dock, and instructions about how to get it set up. The device picks up its charge by a sleek pad, which hooks up to your computer using a USB port. The device holds its charge for about 3 days, and since I chose not to wear the device overnight, it was easy to make sure it stayed charged throughout the day. The device is pretty small, and clips underneath your shirt or onto your pants. I opted to put it under my shirt to make sure it was accurately tracking my breath, which took some getting used to. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011