Psychologists are raising the alarm about a certain act that most of us take part in on a normal routine basis.
This 60-second mistake is what can make or break your day, without you even realizing it. Now, the experts are outlining in detail how simple changes to your daily life can help you lead a more content and fulfilling life every single day.
If you happen to be one of those eager beavers that has the habit of checking their phones as soon as they wake up, you might want to read on further. The incredible amount of damage you're doing to your health by this simple mistake is actually astonishing, experts reveal.
The instant urge to reach for your phone and look at social media is just not worth it, even if that means replying to urgent text messages or work emails. This really ends up flooding your very sensitive waking brain with a lot of external stimuli. And what happens in the end is that your nervous system is forced out of its natural transition period and puts it into a quick state of stress, anxiety, and comparison.
The matter causes your body's natural cortisol levels to peak seconds after you wake up, as compared to the regular 45-minute ease we see to sharpen focus. Checking your phone causes a major artificial spike so early, causing your energy and mood to crash before you even eat breakfast.