Why Do You Pick Up Your Phone First Thing in the Morning?

You open your eyes in the morning. Your first feeling is still tiredness, but your brain hasn't quite woken up yet. That moment of calm, that special moment of awareness you're in... But this moment is very short-lived.

Because the first thing you do is reach for your phone. Is there anything new on Instagram, have emails arrived, what about messages?

In this article, we'll discuss the question "Why do you pick up your phone first thing in the morning?" from a personal development perspective. In simple terms, I'll try to explain why we insist on starting our mornings with technology in our daily lives and how this directs our lives.

And remember: The first moment of the morning should start with you, not with the screen.

1. Our Brain Immediately Seeks Connection The human brain is inherently a social creature. That is, it loves to be connected with people, information, and connections. That's why when we wake up in the morning, we first want to connect with our surroundings.

But unfortunately, nowadays, this connection is formed with screens instead of real people.

The phone gives us a kind of "I'm connected to the world" feeling. However, this connection does not fill an inner void.

2. The Need for Control Some of us wake up in the morning and look at our phones as if we're checking under the covers: "Is everything okay?" "Who wrote what?" "Have plans for today changed?"

This behavior actually reflects a need for control. To feel safe, we want to see that everything is under control.

But the truth is: We cannot control everything. And the first moment of the morning is not suitable for carrying this burden.

3. We Do It Out of Habit After doing something a few times, our brain automates it. The habit of picking up the phone in the morning is an example of this. We start doing it without thinking.

This habit may have started unconsciously, but over time it has become a natural part of our day's beginning.

But remember: Habits can be changed. Only awareness is enough.

4. We're Trying to Fill a Void Waking up in the morning sometimes creates a feeling of emptiness. A mind that hasn't fully woken up yet unconsciously tends to move. And to fill this void, the most easily accessible thing is, of course, our phone.

But this void can actually be an opportunity. An opportunity to turn inward in silence, to breathe, to start the day consciously.

5. What Are We Really Losing? Starting the morning with the phone might not seem harmful, but in the long run, we can lose some things:

a) You Own the First 10 Minutes of Your Mind Starting with the phone allows you to quickly open the door to the outside world. But this way, you might miss the beauty of the morning.

b) It Distracts You You read a piece of news, a message came, you watched a video... And your energy is already dispersed. Yet, morning is a time for focus.

c) You Lose Your Inner Calm A quiet morning brings inner peace. But when you start with a screen, this peace is disturbed.

6. So How Can I Change It? a) Put the Phone Away Before bed, leave your phone in another room. This way, it's a bit harder to reach when you wake up in the morning.

b) Wake Up Slowly Don't jump up immediately after the alarm. Stay in bed silently for 5 minutes. Breathe. Feel yourself.

c) Drink Your Coffee Silently Silence accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea can be the most beautiful start to the morning.

d) Write a Small Journal When you wake up in the morning, write the following question in a notebook: "What mood do I want to live with today?"

e) Move Even a little stretching, a short walk, or a few breathing exercises can make a difference.

7. In Conclusion... Picking up your phone first thing when you wake up seems like a natural part of modern life. But in reality, this small behavior shapes the rest of your day.

Remember: The first moment of the morning should start with you. It is the only moment you can spend alone with your emotions, your thoughts, and the flow of life.

Therefore, try it one morning. Take a breath instead of the phone. Feel yourself. And start the day consciously.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it gives you a new perspective and helps you make more conscious choices in your daily life.