Scrolling phones right after wake up is dangerous: study

KATHMANDU: Nowadays, mobile phones have become an indispensible part of our daily lives. We are constantly on our phones.

We are so engrossed in our phones that we get lost in them until we go to sleep at night and only see them when we wake up in the morning. We have made it a habit to check our phones as soon as we wake up.

Mobile has become an important part of people’s life. For the majority of people, the first thing that comes to their mind after they wake up in the morning is scrolling through their mobile phones.

But, have you ever given a thought to what effect checking your phone first thing in the morning might be having on you, on your brain, on your body, on your mindset for the day? You may be aware of the disadvantages of using mobile in the dark of night, but do you know that checking the smartphone first thing in the morning is not good for your health.

However, studies have shown that using a mobile phone when you wake up in the morning can have a variety of effects.

According to a recent survey of nearly two thousand people in the United Kingdom, people who use mobile phones after waking up in the morning start their day with stress. As a result, they find it difficult to perform their regular duties.

According to experts, when we wake up and see a mobile notification, our brain begins to think about that topic. As a result, our attention is diverted from the second task. It has an impact on our performance.

As soon as we wake up in the morning, when we think about something, constantly thinking about it causes us stress and anxiety.

Some people have high blood pressure in the morning; in this case, stress can raise blood pressure. As a result, you may experience a variety of health issues.

We usually keep our eyes on email or social media notifications while reading about the past when we use our phones in the morning. We lose sight of the present and become engrossed in the past. As a result, your day does not begin well.

Experts advise not to use mobile phones immediately after waking up in the morning. You can begin your day with yoga or meditation. It provides peace and energy to the mind and brain, allowing you to complete your daily tasks more efficiently.