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Plan the Perfect Tech-Free Day | A Day Without Your Phone
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items Spending a day away from screens can feel like a mini-vacation. Here’s how I like to do it
How to learn this ability?
1. Don´t use your mobile device or set it to airplane mode or silent mode and only take it if you don’t know where you are or you get injured.
2. Let your mind run free. Don’t fight with the thoughts in your head, let them flow freely, but don’t pay much attention to them, just observe what you are thinking about.
3. Leave your headphones in your backpack. Listen to the music of nature - the rustling of the wind, the crunching of twigs below you, the creek, the rustling of leaves, and notice the differences in these sounds.
4. Keep an eye on nature. Try noticing a flower in bloom, a stream running along a trail, a strangely twisted branch, rays illuminating a patch of clearing, a beetle crawling up a tree, interesting shapes in rocks, and so on. On every hike, you alway...
5. The smell of wild. Have you ever noticed how the smell of nature shifts as you move along your path?
6. Don’t rush. To tell you the truth, it took me years to understand that I don’t have to be on that hill in 30 minutes, that I can get up an hour earlier and not have to run to the sunrise.
1. Don´t use your mobile device or set it to airplane mode or silent mode and only take it if you don’t know where you are or you get injured.
2. Let your mind run free. Don’t fight with the thoughts in your head, let them flow freely, but don’t pay much attention to them, just observe what you are thinking about.
3. Leave your headphones in your backpack. Listen to the music of nature - the rustling of the wind, the crunching of twigs below you, the creek, the rustling of leaves, and notice the differences in these sounds.
4. Keep an eye on nature. Try noticing a flower in bloom, a stream running along a trail, a strangely twisted branch, rays illuminating a patch of clearing, a beetle crawling up a tree, interesting shapes in rocks, and so on. On every hike, you alway...
5. The smell of wild. Have you ever noticed how the smell of nature shifts as you move along your path?
6. Don’t rush. To tell you the truth, it took me years to understand that I don’t have to be on that hill in 30 minutes, that I can get up an hour earlier and not have to run to the sunrise.
Enjoy a walk in nature!
What Makes a Good Game for a Digital Detox?
Here are the criteria I find important when choosing:
Simple rules, so you don’t have to read through 10 pages of instructions.
Moderate playtime (30–60 minutes is perfect).
Good interaction, without being overly competitive or aggressive.
Beautifully designed, with a pleasant atmosphere — the kind of game that looks nice on the table.
Suitable for families and different age groups.
Here are the criteria I find important when choosing:
Simple rules, so you don’t have to read through 10 pages of instructions.
Moderate playtime (30–60 minutes is perfect).
Good interaction, without being overly competitive or aggressive.
Beautifully designed, with a pleasant atmosphere — the kind of game that looks nice on the table.
Suitable for families and different age groups.
Play board games for relaxing
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Swap Your Phone for a Coloring Book
Had a long day? A relaxing scented candle does more than smell nice. It quiets your mind, changes your mood, and calms your space! Imagine entering a room of soft lavender notes or grounding sandalwood scent and feeling your tension melt away. Stress...
Lighting a candles for relaxing
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Create special moments for yourself with handwritten letters
Sometimes the easiest way to disconnect from tech and reconnect with yourself is just to put on calming music. Soft meditation tracks or nature sounds help you slow down, breathe deeper, and let your thoughts settle. It’s like giving your mind a litt...
Listen to music for Relaxation and Meditation
Spending time in the kitchen is one of the best ways to step away from screens. Chopping, mixing, and tasting keep you fully present in the moment, and at the end, you get to enjoy something delicious that you created with your own hands. It’s a mind...
Make a recipe from Scratch
A journal for freewriting is a space to rapidly write down whatever comes to mind, focusing on continuous thought over grammar, spelling, or structure to unblock ideas and gain self-insight. To freewrite, set a timer for a short period (e.g., 15-20 m...
Writing a FREE-WRITING Journal
Plants don’t need to be in the garden for us to experience benefits. A study has concluded that having indoor plants can help reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
Water Your Plants, Calm Your Mind!
Simple, free, and incredibly restorative. Give your brain a real break.
Enjoy a Peaceful Afternoon Nap
Take a 5-minute break to calm anxiety, create space, and be in the present moment. Whether you're at home, in your office, or wherever you are, take this time to center yourself. It'll make all the difference as you go about the rest of your day.
Find Calm with 5 Minutes of Yoga
A simple mindfulness exercise is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, where you identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. Other exercises include focusing on your br...
Simple Mindfulness to Ground Yourself
Why not give yourself a long-lasting spa ritual, right here, at home? You will emerge refreshed and empowered.
Create a Spa Moment at Home