In the age of overconnectivity, many people start their morning by opening their phones to read messages, notifications or surfing social networks.
However, according to Dr. Priyanka Sehrawat, a neurologist and general practitioner at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, this seemingly harmless habit is silently damaging mental health, productivity and sleep quality.
Ms. Sehrawat said that receiving information as soon as they wake up causes the brain to be "immediately overloaded" by a series of contents.
This disrupts personal planning, making the work list easily delayed and reducing work efficiency throughout the day.
Dr. Sehrawat emphasizes: When you wake up and immediately look at your phone, you are immersing yourself in unnecessary information. That disrupts the entire circadian rhythm of the day.
Not only affecting productivity, the habit of constantly using screens also creates a vicious cycle of psychology.
According to Dr. Sehrawat, sticking your eyes on a screen from morning to night increases anxiety, causes headaches and gradually forms a chronic lack of sleep.
When its dark, many people continue to use phones for entertainment, but its the blue light and this stimulation that make sleep even worse.
To break the spiral of overusing screens, Dr. Sehrawat recommends starting by not touching your phone for the first hour after waking up.
Instead, exercise gently, be exposed to natural light, or do activities that help warm your spirit.
In the evening, limiting the use of the phone at least 1 hour before bed will help improve sleep quality and reduce mental pressure.
Dr. Priyanka emphasized: Entertainment cannot be exchanged for health. Proactively reset habits to protect your spirit and sleep.
Small changes to how electronic devices are used can have big benefits for overall health.
(The article is for reference only, not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have health questions).
