Here's Why You Probably Need a Digital Detox Trip Jessica S. - Journey Mexico
go to original December 7, 2016

Challenge yourself to really relax and unwind on your next trip away by doing a digital detox. Here's how to clear your mind and stay away from your brain-draining tech while you're on a holiday/vacation. (Love and London)

If you can’t remember how long it’s been since you took a break from your smartphone, tablet and computer, you’re likely in need to escape technology and to book yourself a digital detox trip.

“Digital detox trips” are a relatively new concept yet a hot trend among travelers craving to disconnect with the online digital world. Studies show being perpetually connected negatively impacts productivity and relationships and it also hurts our physical and mental health overall, having been linked to anxiety, depression, stress and exhaustion.

Here are some reasons why you need a digital detox trip:

1. You’ll give yourself the gift of time

Did you know the average person checks their phone 46 times a day and 44 percent of employees check email while on vacation? Emails, texts and the like are time thieves. They distract you from your precious time in another place.

2. You’ll be more aware and conscious of your surroundings

On trips, we’re so preoccupied with snapping photos for Instagram that we forget to enjoy the moment. Without the need to capture everything for social media right then and there, we can look at our surroundings with fresh eyes and just be present. We can enjoy the experience more deeply, and bring home more vivid memories as a result. Use your five senses to observe your environment. Notice details about what you experience: the scent of a flower, the vivid coloring of a bird, the sound of a waterfall.

3. You’ll be more productive

You might think checking work emails will help you deal with the influx once you’re back in the office. But you’ll actually be able to engage better with work upon your return if you truly disconnect during your digital detox trip.

4. You’ll feel less overwhelmed

People feel better once they eliminate the stress of always being connected. Getting rid of constant interruptions and distractions will energize you.

5. You’ll have more perspective

Being constantly online fragments our attention. We’re so busy responding instantly that we don’t let our brains slow down. You’ll have more time to look at the big picture and contemplate.

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