I check my phone within 5 minutes of waking up

Q: I check my phone within 5 minutes of waking up

88% of people do this. Phone checking upon waking is driven by a dopamine-seeking loop — the same neurochemical mechanism as slot machines. The uncertainty of what you'll find (messages, notifications) creates compulsive checking behavior.

Phone checking upon waking is driven by a dopamine-seeking loop — the same neurochemical mechanism as slot machines. The uncertainty of what you'll find (messages, notifications) creates compulsive checking behavior.

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I check my phone within 5 minutes of waking up

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