Bags packed? Be sure to take our advice on board to secure a first-class health upgrade and make the benefits of your break last well beyond your return
01. AIRPLANE MODE
Switching off isn't easy. Almost 90% of us experience phantom vibration syndrome, in which we imagine we can feel our phone ringing once we’re in the air, and it causes our stress hormones to spike. Stay calm, as it will level out: a California State University study showed that smartphone separation anxiety peaks after 10 minutes but settles after 25 minutes. So distract yourself with some analogue entertainment – a certain magazine, perhaps?
02. STOP THE CLOCK
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