One way to reduce [[Your attention is the most important asset|distractions]] and [[§ 1.2 - Immerse|be more present]] during a trip is to prep your smartphone before a trip. There are a [number of things you can do](https://rscottjones.com/how-to-get-your-phone-ready-for-your-trip/) to make your phone more useful, but here are the four most important ones: - Create a single home screen with the apps you'll need to access during the trip—while also moving distracting ones out of view. - Turn off notifications for all but the most essential apps. - Download whatever you'll need to access when you don't have cell coverage, including trip itineraries, reservation confirmations, maps, and any entertainment you want. - Backup your data, and ensure you have enough space for capturing your memories. - Bring a charger and/or battery pack with you, even on short daytrips.