We live in an age of instant gratification – whether it’s responding to messages quickly or being on social media to know every minute of what’s going on in the world. If someone is distanced from this, it is considered nothing less than a taboo and it keeps people glued to their phones. Not only this, most of us are even guilty of having a habit of checking our phones first thing in the morning. Interesting enough to decode its telephone habits can help understand their lesser-known characteristics, according to psychology. 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 this habit reveals about them:
1. Impulsive nature and lack of healthy boundaries
People who start their day by checking their phones in the morning are often impulsive. They have less self-control and instead look for instant gratification and results. This also shows that they often react on a whim, without thinking much or reflecting on the consequences of their actions. While being spontaneous is necessarily a negative trait, it does show one’s lack of patience. It also shows that the person lacks healthy boundaries in their life. Even though they know it’s not a good habit to start the day by checking the phone, they lack healthy boundaries in life to avoid doing this.
2. A great fear of missing out (FOMO)
People who are in the habit of checking their phone – whether it’s messages, emails or social media – often have a deep fear of missing out (FOMO). They are afraid of missing something important and are therefore eager to check their phone immediately after waking up.

3. High levels of stress
Such people not only have FOMO and anxiety but are also quite stressed because of it. Being constantly connected to the outside world with their phone also leads to a continued state of being alert – this can affect one’s peace of mind and cause stress that affects their overall health.
4. Need for validation
People who excessively use social media and often post on it, often seek external validation. They want to be liked and accepted by others and when they get this from strangers on social media, they feel a sense of joy that eventually leads to them checking their phones first thing in the morning. This also shows their low self-esteem and need for validation from others to feel good about themselves.
5. Procrastination
People who start their day checking their phone often end up doom scrolling, subconsciously delaying other important tasks for the day. This reflects one’s habit of procrastinating and putting off starting the day right. If this sounds familiar to you, then you need to set healthy boundaries and have a proper one morning routine to become more productive.
These are subtle personality traits based on one’s phone habits, but they are not necessarily negative. Just like any other aspect of life, one needs to learn to have a balance with their phone habits and usage as well.