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The mobile phone is an element that is part of our daily lives. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, this small device keeps us connected and, in some cases, glued to it.
The mobile phone has created a dependency in us, in some people more than others, that makes it unbelievable to think of life without it in our hands. However, experts have warned of the risks associated with excessive use of the telephone, pointing out its impact on our health when we start the day by putting our eyes on the mobile phone screen.
The impact of mobile phones on our daily lives
You may identify with the fact that the first thing many people do when they wake up is look at their mobile phone. And, although you may think that this act may not be harmful, specialists have determined that it does have a significant influence on us and our day.
One of the main influences that checking the mobile phone in the first moments we spend awake has on us is the alteration of the natural process of brain activation. Our brain needs a period of time to wake up and prepare for the day and looking at the mobile phone can interrupt this natural process.
Another symptom you may notice is that you feel more mental fatigue. During the study, conducted by Stanford Medicine, it was observed that the group of people who checked their phone upon waking experienced greater mental fatigue than the group who did not perform this action
The overload of these stimuli first thing in the morning can make it noticeably difficult to concentrate and regulate emotions throughout the day. Not only that, it has also been reported that increased anxiety could be one of the consequences you might face when exposing yourself to technology and social networks as soon as you open your eyes in the morning.
What measures can we take
Checking your phone in the morning, as the first action of the day, can be a symptom of addiction to this small device. There are a number of measures we can incorporate to prevent this simple and harmful act from being the first of our day
First of all, we should consider delaying the use of the mobile phone. According to experts, it is ideal to wait at least 20 or 30 minutes after waking up to check our notifications. In this time, we can incorporate relaxing activities such as stretching, meditation or simply having breakfast without any digital stimulation. This way, the brain's natural transition to an alert state will benefit.
Notifications can 'call' us to pick up the phone from the first moments of the day. To avoid this, we can connect airplane mode during the night or rest mode. In this way, we will avoid being bombarded with notifications when we wake up. Although, what experts recommend most is that the phone is away from where you sleep. In this way, you not only eliminate the temptation but also help the presence of this device not affect your sleep hygiene