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Calypso  08-04-2025

Put. The. Phone. Down. (5 Tricks to Help You Do It)

"Remember what it feels like to be a human being who doesn’t compulsively refresh their inbox while making tea?" 

5 Tricks to Wrestle your Life back from Your Phone.

It’s been one of those weeks where my iPhone might as well be surgically attached to my palm. My thumb has repetitive strain, my shoulders are rounding into a permanent hunch, and my contact lenses have dried onto my eyeballs - sorry - too much?

Let’s be clear: I haven’t been doomscrolling (well... maybe a bit - but in my defence, it was mostly about how to propagate spring onions from the fridge, which surely counts as life skills?). No, my particular kryptonite is email. And WhatsApp. 

Honestly, today I looked at my phone and thought, "I hate you, Apple."

So I’ve made a promise to myself: this weekend, I’m going offline. Or at least off-notifications. A mini detox to remember what it feels like to be a human being who doesn’t compulsively refresh their inbox while making tea. And if you’re feeling the same, constantly ‘on’, yet somehow always behind, here are a few gentle hacks to help you get away from the screen and back into real life (where the spring onions grow wild and free).

1. Switch off ALL notifications. Yes, even the WhatsApps. Even Slack. Especially Slack. If it’s urgent, they’ll call. And if they don’t call? Well, who cares?!

2. Only check emails at set times. Try the 11am/4pm rule. Not first thing in the morning (you’ll derail your day), and not last thing at night (you’ll never sleep again). The world keeps spinning.

3. Leave your phone in another room. Or, if you're feeling brave, at home. Go for a walk, take an Indytute experience, eat something using both hands. Reclaim your time.

4. Turn your phone greyscale. Sounds odd, but stripping the colour from your screen makes it way less addictive. Go on, Google how to do it. It’s surprisingly satisfying. I'm definitely going to do to my kids iPad (I'm not quite ready)

5. Replace scrolling with doing. Book that pottery class. Try some disco yoga. Join a foraging walk. When your hands are full of clay, rhythm or nettles. There’s no space for screen time.


The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience
The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience

The Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Experience

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Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea
Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea

Buckingham Palace and Clermont Charing Cross Afternoon Tea

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Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Household Cavalry Museum and Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel

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The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two

The Royal Mews Entry & Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two

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Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton
Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton

Royal Pavilion and Sharing Board for Two at the Wine Cellar Brighton

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Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
Entrance to The Royal Mews & Lunch at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for Two
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Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie

Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie

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The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel
The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel

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Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two
Tower Bridge Exhibition with Afternoon Tea and River Cruise for Two

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