Picture this. The day has finally arrived. Today you are going to a music festival. You’ve been waiting for months to see your favorite artists perform. As the sun creeps higher in the sky, you check your bag one last time to make sure you have all the essentials. Ticket? Check. Water bottle? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Money? Check. That’s it — you are ready to go.

A lot of you might be saying right about now, "Wait, wait… WHAT ABOUT MY PHONE?!"

I am here to suggest something that, at first, might sound insane. Go without it. You may even have a better time because of it.

With no phone, you don’t have to worry about losing your phone, getting it stolen, or getting it wet in the rain. There is no stress about your phone’s battery dying, or worrying about carrying around a portable charger.

You know that it is at home, safe and sound. Feel free to jump and dance as much as you like without the worry that your phone might fall out of your pocket and be gone forever.

You are paying money to see an artist. Enjoy the live music. The experience itself is much better than trying to record it with your phone to enjoy again later.

I promise you that no one wants to watch a 300-second Snapchat story of the concert you are at. The video is probably shaky, and the sound quality is terrible. You might as well post 300 seconds of white noise.

If you still want to be able to take pictures, bring a disposable camera. It’s a fun surprise to see how they come out when you get them developed.

In large crowds, phones tend not work. Meaning your Instagram is not going to load, no matter how many times you try to refresh it.

Instead of looking at your phone while waiting for the music to start, try talking to the people around you. I’ve met some of the coolest people in the crowds at concerts.

Finding your friends without your phone is a bit harder, but not impossible. Make a pact to stick together for the day. If you do split up, agree on a meeting point and time beforehand. (Wear a watch and coordinate the times. It may be dorky, but it works). If you are still worried about losing your friends, go old school and get some walkie-talkies.

I’m not saying you need to do this for every concert or event that you go to. Sometimes, you just need your phone. However, I hope you try it once, or at least leave your phone in your pocket. There is so much around you to experience. Don't miss it because you are staring at a screen. Enjoy the moment, free from distractions.