Do you have a love/hate relationship with your mobile device? You’re in good company—in fact, the number of people who are dependent upon their devices is growing. If you identify with this segment of society, but have no idea why you feel such negativity, here is typical feedback consumers offer when asked about this dilemma:
- Folks who are already compulsive tend to suffer most due to compulsive checking
- Scrolling has become an addiction for those who feel powerless to stop
- The “weight” of constant availability can be debilitating
- Some folks are so badly impacted, they lose sleep and suffer behavioral issues
- Information overload adds stress and burnout to the lives of folks already overwhelmed
- It’s easy to lose contact with people when prioritizing phone calls over human contact
- Planned obsolescence of pricey phone upgrades stresses limited budgets.
Trade that phone for romance and fun!
We get it—breaking the habit of turning to your phone is an easy trap to fall into, but if you could replace some phone time with romance, passion, and togetherness, wouldn’t you be willing to give it a try? At Belize’s Coco Plum Island Resort, it’s easier than you imagine to “re-train” yourself to cut back on phone time. Browse photos of this mecca to see what you’ll experience. You’ll notice that there isn’t a child depicted in that gallery. That’s because this is an adults-only resort.
Specifically designed to give couples the privacy they require to focus on each other, Coco Plum’s few accommodations are scattered around the island to maximize seclusion, and because the resort’s Al Inclusive Snorkel Package delivers everything you need, you’ll have time to focus on each other as well as the onsite activities you two prefer.
Getting started is easier than you think
WebMD editors say that it helps break the habit if you understand that you don’t have to “quit your device altogether.” Here are a few techniques they recommend you try during your Coco Plum detox:
- Identify reasons you feel the need to pick up your phone every time it rings. Are you fearful of missing out? Bored? Does checking your phone make you feel better or worse?
- Schedule short phone breaks—like every 15 or 30 minutes—to get started. Focus instead on the lush surroundings at Coco Plum.
- Turn off notifications so your mobile goes off fewer times.
- Try leaving your device in your digs when you undertake an activity or go off on a tour.
- Reward yourself when you’ve stuck to your goals. Spa services make great incentives.
Here’s the maximum incentive for your detox: There are deals, specials, and discounts to be had at Coco Plum in addition to all that intimate time with the love of your life. If saving money doesn’t incentivize you to detox, other pleasures found at Coco Plum are sure to do just that!
