Health experts warn against three common morning habits that raise stress and blood sugar

Medical specialist Dr. Jin Suxing advises that checking a phone, drinking coffee on an empty stomach, and eating high‑carbohydrate foods within the first hour after waking can increase cortisol, spike blood‑sugar levels and irritate the stomach. She recommends waiting until the body is fully alert, drinking water or warm water, and choosing protein‑rich or fiber‑rich foods for breakfast.

Psychology experts add that the same early‑morning period can shape daily mood. Habitual actions such as immediately scrolling social media, starting the day with complaints, or lingering on yesterday’s negative emotions are linked to lower emotional‑intelligence (EQ) and poorer daily affect. They suggest limiting phone use, focusing on positive framing, and consciously letting go of past frustrations to improve emotional wellbeing.