New York’s Obsession with Tracking Life

It's easy to do and harder to stop. I'm talking about obsessively tracking almost every aspect of your life? From sleep to steps, to screen time, we can't stop ourselves.

Quantified Self: The Scoop on America's Obsession

Secure Data Recovery recently looked into the American psyche to learn about a phenomenon, that they call the quantified self. It's about keeping tabs on just about everything! They did a survey to find out what we are hoarding about ourselves. They had some interesting results, especially from New York.

New York's Not-So-Secret Obsessions

When it comes to screen time, New Yorkers are topping the charts! 38% of us are glued to our screens, putting us in the top spot nationwide. It seems like the city that never sleeps is also the city that never puts down its phone!

Stepping it Up: New York's Fitness Fervor

New Yorkers are not just screen junkies, we're also fitness-savvy! The survey uncovered that 34% of us are tracking our workouts, landing us in 5th place in the U.S. We’re a state on the move, practically all of the time.

Socially Wired: New York’s Love Affair with Social Media

The Empire State has a lot to say and share. 25% of us New Yorkers like to track our social media metrics, making us the leader nationwide. Apparently we have lots of stories to tell.

Finding Zen in the Chaos

It’s pretty remarkable that nearly 20% of us are tracking our meditation practice, landing us on the 10th spot in the U.S. It seems like we are trying to find ways some inner peace amid the hustle and bustle! I recommend prayer, it works for me every time.

A Spirited Bunch: Drinking Habits Under the Microscope

Here are spirits of a different kind -17% of New Yorkers have our eyes on the alcohol we’re consuming, putting us at number 4 in the U.S. Apparently, we are trying to find a good time or trying to put our troubles behind us in a bottle. Once again, try prayer, it could make an eternal difference for you, not just a one-nighter.