What are your tips for disconnecting?

I leave any electronics in a different room. Lay down, or sit. Take a deeeeeep breath. Feel my body sink into the bed, sofa or chair. Like melting. Trusting the piece of furniture to hold me fully, firmly as I let go.... hands on my belly as I feel it rise and fall. If I’m sitting I play “follow the leader” with my breath. And slowly I allow my body to do its thing. When the mind wonders, like a child, I gently bring it back without getting angry. A thousand times if needs be. I feel chilled just writing this x

Disconnecting depends on the context for me. It can be as simple as switching off my phone, to disconnecting from other’s expectations of me through consistent meditation. Whatever strategy I adapt, it has to help me reconnect to the truth within me; the silent presence. The tuning in shifts my perspective, and fills my day with purpose again.

I usually put my phone on my desk, on the other side of the room and put some meditation music. I make sure my phone notifications are turned off so I don’t hear any texts or emails coming in. If i hear the sound i will usually think about it until i have to get up and check what it is. The meditation music helps me organize my thoughts and calm my mind before going to bed.

I have a hard time with this. I don’t have a set time when I do this. But the most effective way for me to disconnect is to completely remove my phone from the room. Out of sight out of mind. I mostly take the phone into my bedroom and place it under a pillow. I dislike notifications and alerts. Most of my notifications are turned off and my phone is always on silent. I have found that if I see a screen I instantly want to check it. Placing the phone under the pillow reduces temptations to check when I walk into the room. In order to reduce the anxiety of missing out on someone contacting me I check in with the people I want. I call family to hear how they are doing. I avoid texting in order to reduce the time I’m waiting for the response. And reduce the time I spend on my phone responding to text messages.

I ride home from work to wind down. I eat with my family, over the dinner table, with candles. I write down what I’m grateful for that day. I shut off my phone at 8pm. I meditate, have a tea. I finish the days chores, I get my bag for the next day ready. Then I spend time with my hubby.

I thought of it as the phone is not allowed in my room I make green tea and I check every thing including ticking faboules then I put the phone on charge in the living room with my smart watch. Ilay in my bed with my green tea and if I’m not sleepy I read. I always have books next to my bed.

Turn off your phone fully. Shut it down. Stow it in a drawer or give it to a loved one to hold onto. Go for a walk, or just sit outside for some fresh air.

First I go somewhere where is dark, like a bathroom with no light, to let the eyes rest. Than I choose a thing to do that doesn’t involve phone or any display. Starring at the window, stretching, coming up with a plan to take over the World) Simply wondering around is helpful, notice what you’re thinking about when you walk with no specific purpose, think about why do you think about it.

Turn off notifications, especially on social media apps and ones that have a lot of notifications. Take notice of what it feels like to be present when you are not on your phone. Be strict about putting your phone down before bed or when working. Put it out of sight and turn it off.

Just get tough with yourself, pick a time, and put down the pad or phone, or log off the computer at that time EVEN if you’re right in the middle of a game. Just STOP, take a deep breath, and turn. it. off.