Business trips: how to overcome the resulting fatigue?

Business trips: how to overcome the resulting fatigue?

Fatigue during business trips

In the era of globalization, business travel is a fundamental way to expand its customer base and increase profitability. The main enemy of such a move is, however, exhaustion, which must be well managed in order to keep fit and efficient throughout the journey and stay.

 

To arrive well, you must prepare your trip well.

 

Good preparation allows the traveler to avoid stress and fatigue, both physical and mental. Here are some tips for planning your business trip:

 

The first thing to do is to make sure that the flight and hotel booking has been made and is not a problem.

Direct flights are preferred, as they reduce fatigue and reduce the risk of lost luggage .

For the preparation of the suitcases, in order to avoid the anguish of forgetting, it is better to make a list of essential things so as not to forget anything.

If a presentation is planned on site, do not forget your laptop or tablet as well as any adapters for electrical outlets . Prudence also encourages you to bring a USB key on which all the information useful for your work is copied.

To reduce the stress of waiting at the airport, you might as well arrive in advance in order to check in your luggage and board, without too much pressure.

If possible, it is recommended to arrive at your destination one day before or the weekend preceding the meeting with customers and collaborators, this allows you to rest on site, to familiarize yourself with the climate or to absorb the setbacks that can sometimes happen. It is also advisable to sleep well the night before departure and to eat well.

Travel in the best conditions

 

To arrive in good shape at your destination, it is important to take advantage of the entire duration of the flight to rest well . The choice of location on the plane often helps to achieve this. Economy + or business classes provide more comfort, in particular thanks to the spaces available to each passenger and the little attentions they receive.

 

However, overly large meals should be avoided during the flight. It is essential to drink plenty of water to reduce dehydration. Coffee and alcoholic beverages should be avoided, as they disrupt the sleep cycle.

 

To improve comfort, the traveler can use a neck pillow, a sleep mask and earplugs.

 

As for disturbances due to jet lag , the easiest way is to change the time on your watch to accustom your brain to the change of schedule.

 

Take full advantage of your destination

 

On site, do not hesitate to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the hotel's facilities to relax. Swimming pool, weights room or spa allow you to regain tone or rest from jet lag. Jogging outside the establishment provides a triple benefit, namely to take a breath of fresh air, discover a new environment and exercise at the same time.

 

It is essential not to feel alone, even at the end of the world. Today, with all the communication technologies, it is not difficult to stay in touch with loved ones thanks to software such as Skype, for example. Reading a newspaper from your country of origin, watching international television or going to a place reminiscent of your country are also excellent ways to keep your spirits up.

 

Exhaustion due to stress, isolation and fatigue constantly threatens those who regularly travel for business. A few precautions taken during the preparations, during the flight and once you have arrived at your destination can effectively avoid it and make your trip more successful.

 

Do you have any other advice or remarks on the difficulties encountered during business trips? This page is open to your comments and tips.