{"id":161786,"date":"2025-08-10T02:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/this-is-how-they-leave-me-alone\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T02:12:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:12:39","slug":"this-is-how-they-leave-me-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/this-is-how-they-leave-me-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"This is how they leave me alone."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most anticipated moment of the year is approaching: the \u00a0holidays\u00a0. We use apps and websites to organize them<\/u><\/a>, we consult \u00a0AI\u00a0, we download \u00a0VPNs\u00a0, and we configure \u00a0Google Maps\u00a0. Sometimes we forget the most important aspect: \u00a0the holidays are a time to disconnect\u00a0. That’s why I have maintained “vacation mode” on my mobile device for years, ensuring minimal interruptions during my downtime.<\/p>\n

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My Vacation Mode<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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I use an iPhone, which allows me to activate a specific mode for the holidays. When the day arrives, I simply turn it on. Within this vacation mode, I have configured various aspects as follows:<\/p>\n

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Silenced Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most critical part is silencing \u00a0work-related notifications\u00a0. For me, this includes apps like \u00a0Slack\u00a0, \u00a0Todoist\u00a0, and \u00a0Google Drive\u00a0. I also add any other apps that I prefer not to receive notifications from during these days. Alternatively, you can choose to allow notifications only from specific apps. This feature can be beneficial to customize your experience.<\/p>\n

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Allowed People<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another key factor is determining \u00a0who can interrupt you\u00a0 while you are on vacation. Personally, I have a short list of five people whose notifications will always come through. Additionally, I limit calls to only those who are saved in my contacts. Initially, I worried I might miss an important call, but I have learned over the years that this setup effectively eliminates \u00a0telephone spam\u00a0 without causing regret.<\/p>\n

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Personalized Screens<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My first screen on the iPhone typically showcases work-related apps; however, during the holidays, I swap these out for \u00a0personal use apps\u00a0 and \u00a0widgets\u00a0 featuring useful information like the weather. I also change my wallpaper and configure my Apple Watch with a \u00a0minimalist watch face\u00a0 that only displays the time, for a clutter-free experience.<\/p>\n

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Concentration Filters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, I incorporate two \u00a0concentration filters\u00a0 into my vacation mode. The first filter puts my phone on \u00a0silent mode\u00a0. While I generally prefer this setting, I’m mindful of potential slip-ups. The second filter disables the always-on display feature. During workdays, it\u2019s convenient to view notifications at a glance, but during my vacation, I only want to check my device intentionally. This also conserves battery life.<\/p>\n

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There are a couple of crucial settings that I cannot configure through concentration mode: \u00a0email and calendar\u00a0. I use both Gmail and Calendar, but silencing these apps entirely would mean missing notifications from my personal accounts. Therefore, I only silence the \u00a0work-related emails\u00a0. For Gmail, I mute notifications and set up an \u00a0automatic response\u00a0 for the days I’ll be unavailable. In Calendar, I block out the days I will be out of the office, preventing anyone from scheduling meetings during this time, and I also reject any pre-existing invites.<\/p>\n

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Create Your Own Vacation Mode<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Each person will choose their own preferences for silencing various apps and contacts. The flexibility of concentration modes allows for tailored configurations. On an iPhone, navigate to \u00a0Settings – Concentration Modes\u00a0 to set it up. Once created, activating it is as easy as swiping down to access the control center and selecting your preferred mode from the ‘Modes’ button.<\/p>\n

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If you use an Android device, you can also set a vacation mode through \u00a0Settings – Digital Well-being and Parental Controls\u00a0. The ‘No Distractions’ mode allows you to select which apps won’t send notifications. My advice is to enable \u00a0Do Not Disturb mode\u00a0, as it also allows you to specify which contacts can interrupt you.<\/p>\n

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Cover image | Mockup of Freepik<\/a>, Background Pexels<\/a><\/p>\n

In conclusion, creating a personalized vacation mode can enhance your holiday experience. Taking steps to limit distractions ensures that you can truly relax and enjoy your time off, free from the pressures of work and unnecessary interruptions.<\/p>\n


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The most anticipated moment of the year is approaching: the \u00a0holidays\u00a0. We use apps and websites to organize them, we consult \u00a0AI\u00a0, we download \u00a0VPNs\u00a0, and we configure \u00a0Google Maps\u00a0. Sometimes we forget the most important aspect: \u00a0the holidays are a time to disconnect\u00a0. That’s why I have maintained “vacation mode” on my mobile device […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":161787,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36399],"tags":[1212],"class_list":["post-161786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology","tag-leave"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161786"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161786\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/161787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}