Getting a Fit Bit Buzz Is a Good Idea

Emma Lord broke her foot and was told not to run for six weeks. Her mam bought her a new step tracking device, a fit bit,. She hoped it would make her feel better and keep moving while she healed. Emma quickly experienced what science shows happens when we start grading our performance with incentives like a fit bit buzz. We humans are like little lab rats when it comes to external rewards. They change our behaviour quickly, but often more quickly than we expect.