20/02/2026
Some interesting research here for smart watch wearers. Tracking “body battery” can be extremely helpful, especially for ADHD/Autistic folks recovering from burnout, but it’s important to remember that a high “stress score” really just means high arousal which also occurs when you are overjoyed, excited or just active!
“In conclusion, the Garmin Stress Score reflects mood in a context- and valence-dependent way. Rather than negative stress, high scores indicate positive arousal; low scores signal calm. Misinterpreting this signal may mislead consumers and limit the device’s value for emotional tracking, pointing to the need for improved wearable metrics and deeper real-world research.”