Waking Up Analog

Overview

You scroll before you leave bed. You have flooded your brain with the world's stress before your feet hit the floor.

Definition

Waking Up Analog is keeping the first 30-60 mins screen-free to protect the Cortisol Awakening Response.

The Science

CAR

Digital stress on top of the natural cortisol surge spikes anxiety for the whole day.

The Practice

Phone Foyer

1. Buy an alarm clock.
2. Charge phone outside bedroom.
3. Hydrate/Move first.
4. Reward with phone later.

Common Pitfalls

• 'I need it for work' (you don't at 6am).
• Using meditation apps (use airplane mode).

Key Takeaway

Create before you consume.