Overview:

  • Oura, the maker of smart rings, has unveiled a new feature called Resilience, designed to assess users’ ability to withstand stress.
  • Resilience is measured based on parameters such as stress load during the daytime and recovery during both daytime and nighttime (sleep).
  • Instead of assigning a numerical score, Oura categorizes resilience into five types: Limited, Adequate, Solid, Strong, and Exceptional.

Key Features:

  1. Measurement Parameters:
    • Stress load during the daytime.
    • Recovery during both daytime and nighttime (sleep).
  2. Resilience Categories:
    • Limited
    • Adequate
    • Solid
    • Strong
    • Exceptional
  3. Insights and Suggestions:
    • The Oura app provides insights and suggestions to help users increase their resilience.
  4. Trend Line Visualization:
    • Users can view the trend line for the Resilience feature over the course of a week.

Additional Information:

  • Oura previously launched the ability to measure daytime stress in October, along with a mood journaling feature called Reflections.

Conclusion:

  • With the introduction of Resilience, Oura aims to provide users with valuable insights into their stress levels and recovery capabilities.
  • By categorizing resilience and offering personalized suggestions, Oura empowers users to make informed decisions to improve their overall well-being.