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|September 2022
Tech Break Easy ways to unplug-and enjoy it
Turning off your phone or avoiding your email may seem equal parts dreamy and daunting. But don't think of it as all-or-nothing: Unplugging for short periods is valuable, and there's no magic number of days it takes to create new tech-free habits, says Allison Grupski, Ph.D., vice president of behavior change strategies and coaching at WW. She encourages taking time to consider why you want to unplug. Then try these tools to find the habit that really helps you disconnect.
TODAY
BUT FIRST, BREATHE
This story is from the September 2022 edition of Prevention US.
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