3 Tips for Surviving Work Travel

Traveling for work is draining. Most people return home feeling depleted from delays, lack of sleep, overeating, and overworking. Try these three things to help you renew when you're on
the road:

Get enough sleep. This is the most important thing you can do. Calculate how much sleep you'll get when you arrive and if it's not enough, make up for it on the plane. Bring a mask and earplugs.

Start your days with exercise. It doesn't need to be extensive. Just 20-30 minutes will improve your mood. But, don't do this at the expense of sleep.

Avoid the minibar. There is nothing good in there. If you really can't resist, ask the hotel to remove it before you check in.

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- On the road with my iPhone

Defy the "Always On" Mindset

Study after study shows how important rest is to the human brain. Yet, the world of work seems to get busier and more demanding every day. This means you have to make even more of an effort to disconnect and find the time to relax. Try leaving your phone at home on your next family outing. Make a to-do list on Friday and hide it (physically and mentally) until Monday morning. If this seems like a waste of potentially productive time, remind yourself that moments of quiet are critical. After focusing intently on a project or problem, the brain needs to fully disengage and relax to be creative. Only after a break can you have a breakthrough.
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