“This shows your brain that you do not have to be constantly connected," says Rosen. Once you’ve got that down, you’ll slowly increase the time between breaks to 30 or even 60 minutes. When the minute is over, you put the phone down and continue doing what you were before. During this minute-long break, you can check your phone notifications, scroll down your timeline, whatever you want. Taking a tech break means giving yourself timed one-minute breaks from a task every 15 minutes. “I would suggest starting to ‘wean’ yourself from constant tech use slowly, using what I call a tech break.” Rosen, professor emeritus at California State University Dominguez Hills and author of The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World. “Going cold turkey is not the answer-you will just get more and more anxious,” says Larry D. Remember: You have permission to take care of yourself and whatever happens when you’re gone, address it when you come back.” “Set an out of office message at work, tell your coworkers you’re doing an email-free vacation. “We don’t think we have full permission to do the things we need to do for ourselves: We think about the fall out, the consequences, or what other people might think,” says Spence. This might start with a mind shift, and setting expectations with those around you (like coworkers) about your plans for rest, says licensed therapist and registered yoga and meditation teacher Joselyn Spence. Just like you might plot out activities in a new destination, you should plan for device-less downtime once you’re there as well. And trust us: There are legitimate health benefits to closing your laptop and turning off your phone on your next getaway, like better sleep, increased focus, and reduced feelings of anxiety. If you’re up for the challenge, here are six tips to try on your next trip (and maybe even before).
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