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Jeff Bezos Avoids His Phone For An Hour Every Morning -Neuroscience Proves It’s A Smart Move
Jeff Bezos swears by a no-screen morning routine, and neuroscience backs him up on
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Updated: February 4, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: February 4, 2025
Quick Read
- Jeff Bezos avoids screens for the first hour of each day, a practice supported by neuroscience.
- Starting the day with screen time can disrupt the brain's natural waking process, leading to decreased cognitive function and increased stress.
- Regular screen exposure in the morning can negatively impact memory, learning pathways, and long-term brain health.
- Reclaiming your morning involves keeping your phone out of reach, getting natural light, hydrating, engaging your mind, and moving your body.
- Mindful meals without screens support digestion and keep cortisol levels in check.
Contents
- 1. Why Bezos leaves his phone alone each morning
- 2. What screens are doing to your brain
- 3. Small Intentionality plays a big role
- 4. Reclaiming your morning in five stages
- 5. Making space for mindful meals in your morning
