Cold hands are tense, warm hands are relaxed.
The Stress Monitor is a great tool for:
- Learning hand-warming relaxation techniques.
- Seeing your stress response and training yourself to relax.
- Measuring relaxation effectiveness with quantitative data.
Watch the demo video to see how the Stress Monitor works:
Click the image or this link to view the video.
- Temperature Range: Measures temperature from 58°F to 150°F (approximately 14°C to 65°C).
- Stress Level Categories:
| Temperature (F°) | Temperature (C°) | Stress Level |
|---|---|---|
| Below 79°F | Below 26°C | Highly Tense |
| 79-84°F | 26-29°C | Tense |
| 84-90°F | 29-32°C | Calm |
| 90-95°F | 32-35°C | Relaxed |
| Over 95°F | Over 35°C | Deeply Relaxed |
Your temperature is connected to your stress level:
- When tense: Blood circulation in your hands and feet is reduced, causing a drop in temperature.
- When relaxed: Peripheral blood circulation increases, warming your hands and feet.
With simple stress-reduction exercises, you can increase your blood flow, raising your temperature.
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Baseline Temperature Measurement:
- Use the Stress Monitor to gauge your starting temperature and stress level.
- Observe moment-to-moment skin temperature changes in response to stress.
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Breathing Exercise:
- Breathe from your lower diaphragm, not your upper lungs.
- Inhale fully through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Repeat, aiming for 6-12 breaths per minute.
- Watch your temperature increase as you relax.
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Goals for Relaxation Training:
- Consistently raise your temperature to 95°F (35°C) or higher.
- Maintain that temperature throughout your training session.
- Develop the ability to recognize subtle changes in your hand temperature throughout the day without the Stress Monitor.
- Learn to increase your hand temperature during stressful situations.
Below is the circuit diagram for the Stress Monitor project:
Resistor and NTC thermistor both are 10k ohm.
This project is actively being developed, and more features will be added to enhance functionality and user experience. Stay tuned!