The episode opens with the idea of designating a central spot for all devices and getting everyone in the group to agree on a disconnecting plan. Practical tips include making apps harder to access by moving them to a second screen and turning off all non-essential notifications. One staffer shares their personal approach of only allowing notifications from Venmo and Signal, while never checking social media views or likes. Other strategies range from camping without service or simply turning off the home Wi-Fi router to force family time, to letting the phone battery die and using an Apple Watch as an alarm. Borrowing physical library books with due dates creates pressure to read instead of playing phone games. On vacation, using a separate film or disposable camera instead of a phone helps avoid reconnecting to distractions, while switching to a simpler Apple Watch face reduces daily tech input. Additional tips include deleting distracting apps like Slack rather than relying on focus modes, playing board games, and going to places where phone use is inconvenient, such as the beach or a club.