Unplug and Unwind: 22 Tips for Recovering from Your Smartphone on Vacation

Even on vacation, the habit of constantly checking a smartphone can be hard to break. Die Zeit, a German publication, offers practical advice for achieving a digital detox and truly relaxing during time off. The most radical suggestion is to simply turn off your smartphone entirely.

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Smartphone off.

If a complete shutdown feels too extreme, the article recommends at least switching off the device at night. The publication reasons that unless one is a head of state, most people can afford to wait until morning for calls or messages. This simple step can significantly reduce nighttime disruptions and improve sleep quality.

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Too radical? All right. At least turn it off at night. Unless you are a head of state, every caller should be able to wait until morning.

For those who need to remain reachable for critical communications, Die Zeit points to the 'Do Not Disturb' function. This feature allows users to set exceptions for important contacts, ensuring that essential calls get through while filtering out less urgent notifications. The article provides specific instructions for setting this up on both iOS and Android devices, making it easy for readers to implement.

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Some calls must always get through, in case that very boss wants to chat or your father wants to talk to you? Then the 'Do Not Disturb' function is for you.