5 things to do before you touch that phone

    I know that we are in the computer age and that most teenagers possess phones – smart or otherwise. I’ve also realized that quite a number of teenagers are literally attached to their phones, for some, their phones have literally become a “body part” they can’t do without. Regardless how attached you may be to your phone, there are still somethings you need to do before you touch/switch on that phone upon waking. This list entails such things.
P.S: This list isn’t for teenagers alone, plus these are my personal opinions.

1. Pray: this definitely tops my list. For the fact that you slept and woke, thanking God and praying to Him is reasonably the first thing to do upon waking. Also, touching your phone- except it’s to check time- before praying translates to putting your phone before God. It is wise to commit the day ahead into the hands of your maker.

2. Do your chores: I know how addictive phones can be- esp. smartphones with data subscription- so it is a reasonable thing to do the chores that can be done upon waking instead of pressing your phone and then be called to leave it and do your chores.

3. Meditate: Picking up that phone before doing this is likely to make you not do this at all. Personally, I’d rather it be done before getting out of bed- right after praying- just take time to think and get your mind prepared for the day ahead, who to call, places to visit, things to do. And also to connect to God through silence and being focused on Him.

4. Organize activities for the day: it’s sensible to have a mental plan of the things you’d do for the day. You may also create a to-do list or set reminders so as not to forget some activities- guess you might be needing your phone for this however, hard copy doesn’t hurt in case battery run flat.

5. Exercise: This is a vital necessity for a healthy body, it can come in various forms, it all depends on what suits you. Exercising before touching that phone is a very good thing as it sets both your mind and your body ready for the rest of the day. Exercising before touching that phone avails distractions during exercise routines.