Revealed: The psychology of checking your phone soon after waking up – Times of India

We live in an age of instant gratification – whether it’s responding quickly to messages or being on social media to know every little detail about what’s going on in the world. If one is away from it, it is considered nothing less than a taboo and it forces one to stay attached to their phones. Not only that, most of us are even guilty of the habit of checking our phones in the morning. Interesting, deciphering yours telephone habits can help understand their lesser-known traits from a psychological perspective. Yes, you read that right! And so, for people who have a habit of checking their phone as soon as they wake up in the morning, here’s what that habit says about them:
1. Impulsive character and the lack of healthy boundaries
People who start their day by checking their phone in the morning are often driven by impulse. They have less self-control and instead seek instant gratification and results. It also shows that they often react on a whim without thinking or considering the consequences of their actions. While spontaneity is necessarily a negative trait, it shows a lack of patience. Also, it shows that the person lacks healthy boundaries in their life. While they know that starting their day by checking their phone isn’t a good habit, they lack healthy boundaries in their lives to avoid it.
2. Great fear of missing out (FOMO)
People who are in the habit of checking their phone – whether it’s for messages, email or social media – often have a deep-seated fear of missing out (FOMO). They fear that they might miss something important, so they tend to check their phone right after waking up.

3. High level of stress
Not only do these people have FOMO and anxiety, but they also feel a lot of stress because of it. Additionally, being constantly connected to the outside world via your phone leads to a constant state of alertness – this can affect your peace of mind and cause stress, which affects your overall health.
4. The need for verification
People who use social media excessively and post frequently are often looking for external validation. They want to be liked and accepted by others, and when they get that from strangers on social media, they feel a sense of joy that makes them eventually check their phones in the morning. It also indicates their low self-esteem and need for validation from others to feel good about themselves.
5. Procrastination
People who start their day by checking their phone often end up scrolling, subconsciously postponing other important tasks for the day. This indicates a habit of procrastinating and delaying the start of the day on the right note. If this sounds familiar, then you need to set healthy boundaries and have the right ones morning routine be more productive.
It’s thin personality traits based on phone habits, but they are not necessarily negative. As with all other aspects of life, one must learn to maintain a balance between the habits and the use of the phone.