5 Phone-free Activities to Unplug and Connect with Yourself

We’re all guilty of it! We get so wrapped up in our phones that we forget to live in the present. We doom scroll our Instagram posts, watch Youtube videos for hours on end, and pay little attention to being truly present. If you’re looking to unplug and connect with yourself, here are 5 phone-free activities to try. Whether you’re on a vacation or just taking a break from work, these activities we’ve lined up can help you relax and stay grounded. So put your phone away and give one of these a try!

• Start journaling
  All you need is a pen and a trusty notebook for this activity. Journaling is a great way to release stress and it is becoming a very popular activity that comes recommended by mindfulness gurus. Penning your thoughts down regularly has been shown to reduce stress and it’s a way to increase gratuity which leads to a happier life. Here are some helpful prompts to get you started:
  • Write the 3 things you are thankful for.
  • Describe the sights, scents, and sounds you experienced today.
  • Write down the one thing you did for yourself today.
• Take a relaxing stroll
  We all have that feeling of being overwhelmed with life, work, and various commitments where we feel like we can’t find the time to relax. Taking the time to enjoy a stroll early in the morning can help to recalibrate your system and lay down the groundwork for a more fruitful day, mentally. If taking a walk in your neighborhood is not possible, try venturing out and checking out other suburbs or take a short getaway.
  We all have that feeling of being overwhelmed with life, work, and various commitments where we feel like we can’t find the time to relax. Taking the time to enjoy a stroll early in the morning can help to recalibrate your system and lay down the groundwork for a more fruitful day, mentally. If taking a walk in your neighborhood is not possible, try venturing out and checking out other suburbs or take a short getaway.
• Painting by numbers
  You don’t have to be a professional artist to do this fun activity that is great for unwinding. Equip yourself with a fun paint-by-numbers kit that you can easily purchase online or in any specialty art store closest to you. Highly therapeutic and calming, you can spend hours on it alone or with a companion for that much-deserved quality time. Best of all, you get to keep the finished product to display at your home as a centerpiece.

• Enroll in a fun workshop
  The creative options in Jakarta and surrounding areas have exploded over the last few years. There are so many things you can do for fun now that will get your hands away from screens, focus on the art instead! From culinary classes, creative writing, or pottery, there are plenty of options to spice up your day, that is perfect for you who are looking for relaxation ideas from your hectic lives.
• Self-care is self-love
  Self-care is self-love. It’s about doing something for yourself that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. It can be as simple as taking a relaxing bath, reading your favorite book, or going for a pampering session. By taking the time to care for yourself, you’re strengthening your relationship with yourself—and that’s always a good thing. So why not start incorporating some self-care rituals into your life? You may be surprised at how much better you feel once you do.

While it can be difficult to unplug, we hope that this list will inspire you to take some time for yourself. Whether you decide to go on a hike, read a book or simply relax in silence, we encourage you to find an activity that allows you to connect with yourself. If all of this sounds appealing, why not consider booking a room at our resort? We offer plenty of activities that allow you to enjoy your surroundings and disconnect from your phone. Make your booking today to enjoy exclusive offers and promotions.

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