Fitbit and the Power of Feedback

A few months ago, my generous friend Sue Bethanis gave me a Fitbit. When you clip one of these little one-inch devices onto your belt loop, they track how many steps and stairs you walk in a day. Though I have long taught the power of feedback to adjust behavior, this was a great reminder of how tracking our behavior can lead to new ideas for new practices and ultimately, to being more alive in the world. Initially, I didn’t […]