Guest Post by Catherine Workman of WellnessVoyager.com.
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For many professionals, there is nothing better than going on a business trip. It is a chance to travel the globe and spread the message about your products and services. However, while your trip may be productive, all this moving around and hand-shaking makes it easier to get sick. If you don’t keep your health as the top priority, illness can hamper your success. In this post, guest author Catherine Workman of WellnessVoyager.com shares some important tips for how to stay healthy during your travels.
Smart Packing Is Key
The best way to stay in good shape on your trip is to make a list ahead of time and pack the items that you need to be comfortable and healthy. If you take any medications, bring them, along with any important prescription information if you may need a refill. If you get motion sickness or you have allergies, pack accordingly.
It’s also a good idea to pack supplies for getting a good night of sleep. You may need a sleep mask, melatonin, sleeping aids, or a book to read in bed to lull you to sleep. Whatever it is, bring it along so you can get your seven to nine hours of rest every night.
Keep Up with Your Fitness Regimen and Buy New Shoes and Leggings
Just because you’re not at home doesn’t mean you can’t continue to exercise. As soon as you arrive at your hotel, find the fitness room and make note of the hours of operation. Then, try to fit in a workout before your day starts or at night as a way of relaxing before you go to bed. By exercising, you will strengthen your immune system, helping you avoid getting sick while also maintaining your general fitness.
If you need motivation to exercise during your trip, consider investing in new athletic wear. Start with a new pair of flashy shoes and a breathable top that make you feel good while you run on a treadmill. High-quality leggings can also do wonders. They are incredibly comfortable and you can wear them when you’re out and about. Pack your leggings and shoes in your work bag and get exercise as you walk from your meeting back to the hotel.
Staying Healthy Also Means Staying Safe in Your Hotel Room
While you can catch any number of illnesses while you are traveling, you can also get injured or face a potential threat while you are in your hotel room. While you’d like to trust everyone, that just isn’t realistic. So, make a habit of keeping your hotel room door closed and locked. Even if you lock your room while you’re away, you should also make use of your hotel room safe (if one is available) so thieves cannot take your personal belongings should they find a way into your room.
If possible, try to get a room on the ground floor so you can escape easier if there is a fire. Also, when you arrive at the hotel, take a walk around and make a note of all of the emergency exits so you know where to go should the need arise.
Protect Your Digital Documents with PDF Tools
It is also important to keep your confidential personal and company documents safe while you travel to avoid landing in hot water with your employer. Before you leave for your trip, consider digitizing all of your physical paperwork so you can keep it all in one file that you can upload to a drive or the cloud.
As you can see, there are several steps that you can take to stay both physically and mentally healthy during your business trip. Remember to pack your fitness gear, get enough sleep, and take steps to stay safe, and you will have a good trip.
This guest post was written by Catherine Workman of WellnessVoyager.com.
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