If you’re planning on going off-grid for a day, then it’s worth having a think about the following:

Make a date: Decide which day you’re going to go off-grid ahead of time.

Change your location: I’ve struggled to do this at home, but at Birch, it felt totally natural. If you can, why not book yourself in and kickstart the habit that way?

What do you want to get out of going off social media? Having a purpose will make it easier to stick to and will make it easier to notice whether or not it’s had any effect.

Plan what you want to do that day: It could be something creative, reading a book you’ve not made much progress with, trying out a yoga class online or IRL, going for a long walk or meeting up with mates.

Call ahead: If you are meeting up with someone, ring them to discuss your plan of action rather than relying on WhatsApp or texts.

Think about whether or not you’ll want to take pictures. Could you take a disposable camera? Or do you need to take photos on your phone to sort through the day after?

Notice what you notice: If you tend to kill time on your phone (taking it the loo with you, scrolling while waiting for public transport or watching TV while looking at social media), see what thoughts or inspiration come up when you’re not filling those gaps. You might see or hear something interesting or your brain might, finally, feel empty.

Make notes on your findings: Towards the end of the day, reflect on how you feel without social media. Maybe you’ll feel exactly the same – and that’s great. But you may just notice that you’ve had more time on your hands – or that you’re less bothered by how other people are spending their time.

Birch now has two locations, one in Cheshunt and the other in Selsdon. Rooms start at £140 a night.

How to have a digital detox: “I stayed off social media for 24 hours and was shocked at how profoundly it impacted my sleep and mood”