The GOOD Guide to Relaxing, Part Three

Turn off gadgets. Turning off your smart phone and stepping away from the TV or laptop now and again can have a calming effect, and new research about the health effects of phones seems to be showing that spending too much time with them isn't good. Try leaving the house without your phone, or dedicate two nights a week as TV-free. Finally, power down your devices at least one hour before bedtime, and don’t keep them next to your bed. They keep you awake, and that stresses you out.