Wine executive advocates weekend digital detox to preserve family time and mental clarity
Executive summary: María Rodero, commercial director of Bodegas Carmelo Rodero, stated that she turns off her mobile phone on weekends to be with her children and enjoy the sea, in order to avoid mental overload. Her practice illustrates how leaders in the wine sector are adopting personal digital‑detox routines to manage stress and maintain clear decision‑making during peak summer periods.
Who is involved: María Rodero, Bodegas Carmelo Rodero, her two children
Likely next: Rodero may continue the weekend phone‑blackout and could encourage similar wellness policies within her company; industry observers may watch for wider adoption of executive digital‑detox practices.
María Rodero, commercial director of Bodegas Carmelo Rodero, says she leaves her mobile phone switched off on weekends to spend time with her two children and listen to the sea, explaining that constant connectivity overloads her mind. The comment reflects a broader trend among senior leaders in consumer‑goods firms who deliberately set boundaries to avoid burnout, especially during the high‑demand summer season. By highlighting a personal routine of disconnection, Rodero underscores how wellness‑focused habits can support sustained performance in the wine industry.
Timeline
- — María Rodero (Bodegas Carmelo Rodero): “Me encanta estar debajo de una sombrilla y oír el mar” (El País — Economía)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- wine