Did you know that it takes an average of 23 minutes to return to a flow state after you check your phone?

Just having your phone in sight of focus work lowers your cognitive capacity.

Did you know that the worst time to check your phone is actually the minute that you wake up?

That's right. When you open your phone after waking, you're hitting your brain with dopamine spikes and cortisol surges before it even has the chance to regulate.

And this sets the tone for the rest of your day.

More anxiety, more distracted, less focus, and worse mood stability.

But why does this happen?

Because your brain is still in this alpha state.

It's ideal for creativity, stillness, nervous system balance, but flooding it with emails, text, TikTok. It's like waking up and running a sprint and you ain't even warmed up yet. So instead, give yourself 30 to 60 minutes, phone free after waking. It is one of the most powerful ways to protect your nervous system, and no one is

talking about it.

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All right, welcome to heal thyself. Today, we are talking about the best and worst times to use your phone

according to science. It's evidence-based, right? We've got to talk about it. Thank you for joining

the show and taking the time out of your day. I really appreciate it. You know, let me tell you something. We are in the

middle of a cultural uprising. People are realizing that the phones right here next to me,

their phones are making them anxious, distracted, unfulfilled, and they're fighting back. You know,

you look at these screen apps,

there's lock screen apps, lock screen devices, digital detox retreats. There's even safes for

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