Many of us go away for a few days but still stay half-connected to daily stress. And we lose so much of the precious vacation time for checking messages (nothing that can’t wait), scrolling social media feeds (nothing groundbreaking), staring at the screen whenever we need stimulation.
Unplug Your Summer
Rest better by using your phone less.
Summer is a good time to slow down. But it is hard to rest when your phone is always close to you.
This year, try a lighter way to stay connected. Spend more time outside. Sleep without a smartphone next to your bed. Check the time without opening another app. Take a break.
It is hard to rest with the source of your stress nearby.
A holiday can help you feel better, but only if your mind gets a break.
Work follows you.One quick check can pull your mind back into work. This can make it harder to switch off.
The phone takes you out of the moment.Photos are part of travel, but the phone tends to become the main focus.
Together, but distracted.A family that phones together, doesn’t stay together. How can it, when the connection happens elsewhere?
Screens make evenings harder.A bright screen before sleep can disrupt your circadian rhythm and keep the mind active.
What changes when the phone stays away?
We asked the Mudita community how they use calmer technology during time off.
Some use Kompakt when they want to stay reachable without carrying a full smartphone. Some keep Harmony 2 or Bell 2 by the bed so their phone can stay outside the room. Small changes, but they can make the day feel less crowded.
Make space for rest before the holiday begins.
Research* on vacation and recovery suggests that time off works better when we can mentally detach from work and spend time in simple, active ways.
You do not need a strict digital detox. Start with small boundaries. These choices make it harder for your phone to take up space, and make it easier to rest for real.
*Grant, R. S., Buchanan, B. E., & Shockley, K. M. (2025). I need a vacation: A meta-analysis of vacation and employee well-being. Journal of Applied Psychology
Three simple habits
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Leave your phone behind
Go for breakfast, a walk, or a swim without it. Start small.![]()
Keep your phone away at night
Use an alarm clock and let the bedroom stay quiet.![]()
Use an automatic watch for time
Checking the time should not turn into checking everything else.
A phone that helps you use it less.
Mudita Kompakt is made for people who want to stay reachable without being pulled into a digital vortex.
Its E Ink® display is easy to read in sunlight. A simple system helps you focus on basic communication. And last, but not least, the Offline+ switch gives you a non-compromising way to step away when you want quiet.
For calmer sleep.
A phone by the bed makes it easy to scroll at night and check messages first thing in the morning.
Mudita Harmony 2 and Mudita Bell 2 will help you separate sleep from screen. Wake up without notifications and end the day without a glowing screen. Both at home and on a summer trip, they make the bedroom feel calmer.
Check the time, not your phone.
Mudita’s collection of automatic watches is crafted for those who value true presence. Powered entirely by your movement, these premium, fully analog timepieces require no chargers or batteries - making them the ultimate companion for the road ahead.
Have it accompany you on a walk, at dinner, on the beach, or during a slow evening outside. You will stay aware of time without inviting noise into the moment.
