Rec | READING WHEN YOU WAKE UP

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recently, when I wake up in the morning and have time to kill, I've been spending a bit of time reading before or after I get myself ready to go about the day instead of sitting on my phone when I first wake up. I feel like it helps clear my mind for the day and it feels nice to not immediately scroll when I wake up like I used to

@soulful_old_man_sunshine

Feb 5, 2025

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@sw33tp0tat0

this has been a game changer for me - i would also recommend journaling first thing in the morning! i like to do a sort of mindless journaling where i just write down everything that comes to mind even if it's a little silly

Feb 5, 2025

@elena-1

I’ve been doing this too! It feels nice and also clears my head of all the worries I usually start out with during the day

Feb 5, 2025

@quesitofeo

I read something like this before, it said to not touch your phone for 15-30mins after waking up to allow it to just sit there yk, process, wake up, and i was thinking about it today since whenever I wake up and go in my phone right away I always have a harder time getting out of bed and doing my routine, but when I don’t it’s easier, and my emotions feel more regulated, ik watching short videos back to back is instant gratification and that really messed up my brain balance, so maybe it’s that or maybe i’m talking nonsense, but whoever way, not using your phone right after waking up is fs good

Feb 5, 2025

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