Yes, responsibilities can be burdensome and stressful, but they can also make us feel needed and important. “It’s strangely vulnerable to enjoy life when you’re used to coping with frustrations and issues. It’s hard and sometimes awkward to let go of stress and criticism and enjoy a moment,” Weber shares.

So, how can we get better at approaching out-of-office as a state of mind rather than as simply an email setting? Weber has shared five pieces of advice to help make this happen.

Jump into a new experience: “Surrender to a moment or even a second and let yourself observe or take in something new, even if it’s just a gulp of fresh air.”

Embrace a beginner’s mindset: “Even if you’re going to a place where you’ve gone countless times before with the same people, allow for something to be different, even if it’s just a brief interlude.” Holidays can get a tad monotonous too, so by going to a different beach or trying a new lunch spot, you can disrupt this routine-like thinking, which means you’re less likely to reach for your phone and think about work.

Disruption can help break the habit of work and phone addiction: As mentioned, these disruptions to a routine can start to break these habits but Weber says remember to be kind to yourself, too. “If you do reach for the phone and find yourself responding to emails, you don’t have to turn a trip into a fall.”

Ask yourself questions: Instead of judging yourself for overworking, be curious about what it’s about. Some questions to consider:

Are you trying to prove yourself to someone, whether it’s a boss or an authority figure? Rushing off to work can be a way of signalling importance and significance.
Are you wanting to run away and escape from wherever you are by going back to the familiarity of everyday pressures?
Are you homesick? “We can get homesick at any age, even if we don’t talk about it easily as adults. Our phones can make us feel closer to what we know and where we find comfort and safety.”

See things from another viewpoint: This could be from simply talking to friends, family or loved ones and seeing things from their point of view or how they approach switching off themselves. “If you’re insecure about your role at work, friendships or just everyday life, consider what’s behind this and give yourself a chance to see the bigger picture, or at least see another viewpoint.”

Struggling to switch off on your holiday? Here are 5 tips to make ‘out of office’ a state of mind