The NoSurf Morning Protocol - AKA don't check your phone first thing in the morning

This was a suggestion by one of our members, u/IsabelHasse.

"The nosurf evening protocol is a great idea, and it's clear how important staying offline close to bedtime is. But I think it's equally important to stay offline first thing in the morning. When I go online right after I wake up, the chances of my day going down the drain shoot way up. My brain gets stuck in the mode of mindless surfing and my body doesn't really 'wake up' because I'm not moving, stretching, taking care of myself etc. I end up feeling like complete crap and have to work extra hard to turn myself around for the rest of the day. I had an idea that I'm going to implement to help with this."

Key idea: Don't go online until you've done something positive to start your day.

Example :

8 am

• Make bed, drink water

• Meditate for 15 minutes

• Brush, shave, shower etc..

• Eat a good breakfast

• Get some sunlight

9 am

• Check phone

You can modify the protocol to do what you like in morning. Reading, yoga, or even just drinking a tea while doing nothing are all fine. As long as it promotes a peaceful, relaxing morning. Ideally, the first hour of your morning should be spent completely internet free. Combined with the Evening Protocol you now have carved out 3 hours that are completely internet free.

Prerequisite:

• NoSurf Evening Protocol