00:00Are two phones better than one?
00:02Experts say, maybe not.
00:04While it might seem productive or professional to carry both a work phone and a personal phone,
00:09it could actually be spiking your anxiety.
00:11Let's break it down.
00:13Experts like Professor David Sheffield explain that two phones can increase stress and neuroticism.
00:19Why?
00:21If you're constantly checking both devices,
00:23worried about battery life, notifications, or being reachable,
00:27your brain never gets to switch off.
00:30According to Dr. Zaheer Hussain, this habit comes from a fear of missing out.
00:35Notifications are endless, and that constant buzz of alerts can make you feel on edge,
00:40both professionally and personally.
00:43And it's not just two phones.
00:45Overusing one phone can wreck your sleep, too.
00:48Dr. Bakwan Luo warns,
00:50late-night scrolling keeps you awake and wired.
00:53Instead, try reading or a calming activity until you feel sleepy.
00:58So what's the fix?
00:59Set boundaries.
01:01Turn off that work phone after hours.
01:03Give yourself permission to unplug.
01:05Two phones might seem like the answer,
01:07but your mental health will thank you for dialing it back.
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