5 ways I'll use my Apple Watch to run my life in 2024

By Mayur Gawhade Image Credit - Peakpx

The focus modes aren't new, but they're something I've never really used outside of a few specific instances like 'Sleep' or 'Do Not Disturb'.

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The Apple Watch is packed with features for both health and exercise, but I’m definitely not using the former enough.

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2023 was a fairly rough one for me, health-wise, and that means I have some catching up to do in 2024 – particularly when it comes to cardio.

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Apple’s Shortcuts ecosystem has grown to add a whole host of actions and apps, and the company has started adding buttons to help access them, too.

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There’s plenty more that your Apple Watch can do that you may not have considered.Maps app on my watch for directions rather than needing to pull out my phone, unlock your Mac

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I’m a big believer in self-improvement, and in my mind, if you do one thing a day that’s good or is something new, then it is a day well spent.

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5 ways I'll use my Apple Watch to run my life in 2024

The focus modes aren't new, but they're something I've never really used outside of a few specific instances like 'Sleep' or 'Do Not Disturb'.

1. More focus

The Apple Watch is packed with features for both health and exercise, but I’m definitely not using the former enough.

2. Taking care of myself

2023 was a fairly rough one for me, health-wise, and that means I have some catching up to do in 2024 – particularly when it comes to cardio.

3. A healthy sidekick

Apple’s Shortcuts ecosystem has grown to add a whole host of actions and apps, and the company has started adding buttons to help access them, too.

4. Taking a shortcut

There’s plenty more that your Apple Watch can do that you may not have considered.Maps app on my watch for directions rather than needing to pull out my phone, unlock your Mac

5. Little life helper

I’m a big believer in self-improvement, and in my mind, if you do one thing a day that’s good or is something new, then it is a day well spent.

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