'If It Doesn't Work for Me as a Researcher, Let Alone Others': Understanding Wellbeing Through an Autoethnography of Wearable and Non-Wearable Technologies

Wellbeing plays a crucial role in our daily lives, yet achieving or maintaining it remains a complex phenomenon, even for researchers. Capturing wellbeing data through wearable and non-wearable technologies to understand the state of "feeling good'' poses significant challenges, requiring careful consideration of various factors. This autoethnographic study reflects on personal experiences with wellbeing data to explore the possibilities and limitations of these technologies. Within the constraints of limited time, resources, and circumstances, this study aims to
1) Investigate the potential and challenges of using wearable and non-wearable technologies for managing wellbeing;
2) Derive lessons from personal reflections to understand how multimodal data can provide meaningful insights and reshape the interpretation of wellbeing.
The findings provide valuable insights into the integration of wearable and non-wearable data and offer directions for future research, particularly in designing technologies that enhance the understanding and quality of wellbeing.