But in the face of all this uncertainty, I (mostly) left my phone at home for the past week — on purpose. Day two: This little smartwatch goes to the marketI should disclose that I cheated a little. Normally, I’d pull out my phone, look up the necessary info again, calming my nerves with solid reassurance. Keeping your phone out of your bedroom and following Casey Johnston’s DIY dumbphone method would help when you inevitably pick up your phone again. Or maybe the best minimalist smartphone might just be your current phone with a few good focus modes.