Time to ditch this morning habit … What is the very first thing you do in the morning? If the answer is look at your phone, then you may need to change things up – because it’s starting you off on the wrong foot. According to psychiatrist Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, "Immediately turning to your phone when you wake up can start your day off in a way that is more likely to increase stress and leave you feeling overwhelmed." Basically, instead of starting your day gently, say with some light stretching, you are starting the day with a slap in the face.