Top 10 Everyday Metrics You Can Track for Better Health

In today’s fast-paced world, managing your health can feel overwhelming. But what if small, simple check-ins could make a big difference?

At TellWell, we believe that understanding your everyday health is the first step toward feeling your best. While we're not doctors (and our app doesn’t replace medical advice), we’re here to help you take control — one small habit at a time.

Here are 10 everyday health metrics you can start tracking to stay informed, proactive, and empowered:

1. Steps Taken Per Day

Movement matters. Tracking your daily steps (even without a fancy smartwatch) can help you spot patterns in your activity levels.
Goal to aim for: 7,000–10,000 steps/day for general wellness (but even small improvements count!).

2. Hours of Sleep

Good sleep isn’t just about quantity — it’s about quality. Tracking your sleep helps you understand how rest (or lack of it) affects your energy, mood, and even immunity.

3. Water Intake

Hydration impacts everything from digestion to brain function. Keeping a simple log of how much water you drink can help you build one of the easiest health habits.

4. Resting Heart Rate

Your resting heart rate (how fast your heart beats when you're at rest) is a powerful signal of overall fitness and recovery. Many wearables track it automatically — or you can do it manually.

5. Mood and Stress Levels

How you feel mentally is just as important as physical markers. A quick daily check-in ("Am I calm? Anxious? Energized?") can reveal trends and trigger helpful changes.

6. Daily Food Choices

You don’t need to count every calorie. Even noting general patterns — like “ate vegetables,” “had processed snacks,” “skipped breakfast” — can give you valuable insights without the pressure.

7. Weight Fluctuations (Optional)

Weight is just one health indicator — not the only one. For some, periodic tracking (weekly, not daily) can help spot trends when combined with other metrics like energy and mood.

8. Waist Measurement

Research suggests that waist circumference can sometimes be a better indicator of health risk than weight alone, especially for things like heart disease and diabetes.

9. Energy Levels Throughout the Day

Tired after lunch? Energized in the evening? Tracking energy highs and lows can help you optimize meals, exercise times, and sleep.

10. Blood Pressure (If Accessible)

If you have a home monitor, periodic blood pressure readings can offer early warnings about heart health. Even checking once a week can build awareness.

Why Tracking Matters (Even If You’re Not “Perfect”)

The goal isn’t to obsess or chase perfection. It’s about noticing patterns over time — patterns that help you make small, positive changes.

At TellWell, our mission is to make understanding your health easy, not intimidating. Our platform is designed to help you track, visualize, and act on these everyday insights — so you can feel confident in the driver's seat of your health journey.

Coming soon: Stay tuned for our app launch, where you’ll be able to track your health metrics and get personalized nudges — all in one place!