The first thing a lot of us do right when we wake up is pick up our phone and start scrolling. A neuroscientist has warned that’s probably not the best practice to begin your day.
We probably all knew that though, right?
Per Study Finds, neuroscientist Emily McDonald recommends that we all wait at least 20 minutes after waking up before we start scrolling through our phones.
She explains, “Our brain is transitioning between sleep and waking. Our brain is really suggestible. Lots of people are reading stressful things – prompting you to be stressed.
“What you put into your mind is super crucial. Going on your phone first thing messes with your dopamine. It creates a craving to keep you wanting to pick up your phone. I wake up and listen to or say positive affirmations. I put sleep mode on. Try to not look at your phone for at least 20 to 30 minutes after waking up.”
This is easier said than done, though.
How many of us use our phones as our alarm clocks? We have to pick up our phone first thing in the morning just to turn it off!
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