An hour before bed, Maya put the phone on its charger across the room. She swapped the blue light for a warm bedside lamp and a physical book. In a room full of cardboard and tape, getting lost in a story that had nothing to do with her "to-do" list was the ultimate luxury.

As she drifted off, the apartment didn't feel like a construction zone or a storage unit. Between the familiar music and the comforting glow of her favorite show, it finally felt like .

Knowing first-night internet can be spotty, she had pre-downloaded two movies and a few podcast episodes onto her tablet. Step 4: The Screen-Free Wind Down

Familiar voices act as a "social snack," reducing the stress of a new environment. Step 3: Digital Housekeeping

Before even unpacking her toothbrush, Maya plugged in her wireless speaker. Silence can feel lonely in a new place, so she bypassed her high-energy gym tracks for a . The soft hum of a guitar filled the rooms, masking the unfamiliar creaks of the building and making the space feel inhabited. Step 2: Low-Stakes Media