Ahhh … you’re awash in balmy breezes, your feet in the sand, waves gently lap the tropical shore. Then, bing! You’ve just received a text message from your co-worker. Phew, for a minute there you thought you might be missing something.

Fortunately, with softphone software embedded in your smartphone, you can relax anywhere knowing that you’re not missing a beat. Vacations are intended to be relaxing—to help you detox from all the pressure back at the office. But how can you relax knowing that you might cause yourself more stress by being temporarily out of the loop?