Vacations are a chance to unwind, explore and disconnect from high-stress lives. One way to effectively achieve this is to put away mobile devices, but the need to feel constantly connected can sometimes take over. Here are a few ways to gradually wean off screen time while traveling.
Read
Bring an actual book or two on your next trip. Reading on the plane, train or automobile can help pass the time and transitions into a fun leisure activity while keeping your eyes away from the addictive blue light of your phone screen.
Listen
Download audio books, music and podcasts onto your phone while traveling. Take advantage of the audio experience and relax on the beach, while in transit or in your hotel before bed, rather than scrolling through social media feeds.
Stay Active
Stay active on vacation by booking tours, excursions, dining out, meeting friends and going out for runs and walks. Explore your surroundings and appreciate every detail of your trip in the moment without checking your phone for updates.
Disconnect
Taking photos on vacation is a must, but turn your service off while sightseeing so you can take great photos and not feel the urge to post or share right away. This way, you’ll have the photos to eventually share later, back at home, and save your battery life for the remainder of the day, exploring your surroundings.
You may begin to realize you’re sleeping deeper and feeling less pressure to impress via social media. Enjoying the moment and fully immersing yourself in the vacation will eventually become a habit and you’ll feel less inclined to check your phone, share and connect constantly.
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