136 – 5 Tech Tips for Your Best Vacation Ever

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In this episode, we’re wrapping up our series on how to have your best vacation ever. 

We’ve discussed setting and sharing expectations and eight steps for maximizing your vacation experience. But what happens when tech distractions threaten to steal the joy of your time away? 

Join me as we explore five practical tech tips to ensure your vacation is filled with meaningful moments, free from the distractions of screens.

Setting intentional boundaries and embracing each moment can make this vacation memorable and aligned with our greater purpose.

In this episode, John discusses: 

• Establishing boundaries for technology use

• Balancing digital connectivity with vacation enjoyment

• Leading by example in tech usage

• Exploring alternative photography methods

• Maximizing engagement with physical activities

Key Takeaways:

• Create specific times and places where phones and other devices are not allowed. This will help foster better face-to-face interactions.

• Allocate specific times during the vacation when everyone can use their phones for fun, productive activities like sharing pictures or researching local attractions, making tech use purposeful and limited.

• Lead by example in minimizing phone use, showing others (especially kids) how to be present and engaged without the constant distraction of technology.

• Use digital or disposable cameras to capture vacation memories. This will reduce your reliance on smartphones and add a fun element to your photo-taking.

• Plan and participate in group activities to reduce screen time and increase meaningful engagement with your surroundings and companions. 

“Stay prayerful, flexible, graceful, and kind. Even with preparations and expectations set and shared, and tech tips in place, and doing your best, a plan is still only a plan.”  

Resources Mentioned:

• How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time by Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/03/11/how-teens-and-parents-approach-screen-time/

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