Charlotte Mei doesn’t believe in micromanaging her health. The Singapore-based nutritionist and media personality is clear on what matters: balance, self-awareness, and paying attention to how you actually feel.
“I try my best to follow the 80:20 rule,” she says. “I eat nourishing, whole foods most of the time, and the rest of the time, I leave space for joy. I genuinely believe all foods fit. It’s not about restriction—it’s about portion and context.”
That mindset extends beyond food. Whether she’s managing stress, movement, or rest, Mei takes a measured, intuitive approach—and increasingly, she’s found that digital tools can support that process. “[When used with intention,] tech can help you become more self-aware,” she says. “It removes the guesswork and gives you a clearer picture of your habits and how they impact your wellbeing.”
Take her Apple Watch, for example. Rather than chasing perfect metrics or obsessing over performance, Mei uses it to quietly check in with herself throughout the day. “The Mindfulness app is one of my go-tos,” she says. “If I’m feeling overwhelmed or emotionally off, a quick breathing session helps me reset. It’s a small pause, but it makes a big difference.”
She also uses the Watch’s activity features not as a scoreboard, but as a subtle cue. “There was a week I barely moved because I was caught up in meetings. I didn’t realise how sedentary I’d been until I looked at my Activity Rings. That was enough of a nudge to step outside and move—just a walk around the block, nothing fancy. It’s not about perfection. It’s about awareness.”
Beyond movement, Mei keeps track of her mood with the Watch’s State of Mind feature—something she’s found especially useful for recognising patterns. “Looking back at those entries helps me connect the dots. I can see how things like work stress, sleep, or certain people affect how I feel.”
In a wellness space saturated with advice, Mei reminds us that personal data—when used mindfully—can be far more valuable than any passing trend. “Track your own patterns. Your lived experience will tell you more than someone else’s must-do list ever will.”
What does mindful, tech-supported wellness look like in real life? Mei breaks it down:
On the habit that makes the biggest difference:
Movement, 100%. I believe in ‘exercise snacks’—quick bursts throughout the day. Walking to get coffee, vacuuming (mine’s heavy!), a few push-ups between calls. It all counts.
On building a stronger mind-body connection with tech:
Start small. Explore what’s available, then pick the tools that actually support you. Don’t track everything—it’ll just overwhelm you. Use what works, ignore the rest.
On what real wellness looks like now:
It’s not about doing more—it’s about being aware. When you know what your body’s telling you, you make better decisions without overthinking them.
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