If so, have you considered taking a break from your phone as well? Can you really disconnect from work while on vacation?
According to a 2024 JAMA study of 3024 physicians, 70% of doctors work during a typical vacation day and around a third spend at least 30 minutes per vacation day on work-related correspondence.
If this feels familiar, take a moment to reference this article from Medscape for tips to help you unplug.
And….its not just not just for physicians! Everyone can benefit from a break from our phones and social media. According to the Mayo Clinic, slimming screen time frees up more time to connect with family and friends – which can help ward off symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.
Links
- Always On Call: Why You Can’t Unplug and How You Finally Can
- 5 ways slimming screen time is good for your health
