“Grabbing your phone and flooding your brain with notifications, social media feeds, or emails overstimulates your prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and impulse control. This barrage of information can lead to mental fatigue before you’ve even gotten out of bed, making your mind feel cluttered and less focused for the rest of the day.”
Psychologist Antonio Kalentzis, British Psychological Society Committee member, further explains why checking your phone first thing is not good for your well-being:
“When you wake up, your brain is in a state called ‘sleep inertia’, a groggy transition between sleep and wakefulness. This is a delicate period when your cognitive functions are not yet fully restored.”
He goes on to say:
“Instead of starting your day with intention and focus, you risk falling into the trap of passive consumption. Scrolling through endless posts or dealing with non-urgent emails slows your momentum and often leads to procrastination.”
He added:
“Your morning is meant to be a time of renewal and grounding, but your phone often disrupts this, creating a ripple effect of negativity that can colour your entire day.”
Independent, 1/9/25
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