Whether it’s during a long vacation or a three-day weekend, you’re probably guilty of checking your work email. Admit it. If you do, you’re not alone. More than three in four Florida business owners and executives—76% of those surveyed—check their work emails on vacation, according to a study by BMO Harris Bank.

Today’s technology doesn’t make it easy to unplug. It allows you to be at work from anywhere in the world 24 hours a day. If you’ve tried to disconnect, you know it’s difficult. You’re used to being on the computer or another device at least during the 40-hour workweek. Reading, engaging on social media, and writing and responding to emails is a regular part of work life. Then you connect with friends and family on Facebook from home. Plugging in is second nature. Unplugging takes a conscious (and committed) effort!

Here are four ways to cut the tech cord when you’re away from work:

1. Put a plan in place. Well before you shut down your computer and turn off your office light, it’s important to prepare. First consider when you’ll be away. It will help if it’s when key staff members will be available. Make sure it’s not during a busy time at the office. Look at your projects. What can you check off your to-do list before you depart? Is there anything that needs your input so you can pass it on to another colleague? Do you need a second eye on anything? Who will manage your day-to-day responsibilities during your absence?
2. Go public. Before you take off, notify clients and co-workers you’ll be gone. This way questions, and approvals or sign-off can be dealt with ahead of time and not as you’re walking out the door. Put a person to contact on your auto-responder for e-mail and voice mail.
3. Divvy up duties. Allocate tasks to several employees to make sure work gets completed and to avoid overloading any single staff member.
4. Disable or delete devices. Disable your email app or move it to another screen and turn off notifications. Better yet, delete Twitter and other tempting apps on your mobile device. They can be easily reinstalled after holiday break, vacation, or the thee-day weekend.

Once you’ve put these four practices in place, you should be able to kick the tech habit during your time away from work. Not only will you be able to de-stress and sleep better, but you’ll also enjoy quality time your loved ones.