If you travel a lot, and you are a business person, you may consider working as you travel. The working culture is shifting fast as technology allows us to stay connected, and as a result, you can decide how, where and when to work, so suit your busy lifestyle. More and more people are adapting to this new approach; hence, if you have an opportunity to work while travelling, here are a few tips to bear in mind to ensure you remain as committed and productive as possible.
Learn Self-Control and Say No
Even if you are working right in the heart of Hawaii, you must learn to say no to the beach life, to stay focused, keep time, and keep your deadlines. Just because you are away from home does not mean that your priorities and focus can switch, you should not spend half of your day beaching or drinking just because someone is not breathing down your neck. Your work and fun time should be clearly defined, and the total number of hours spent working should largely be the same. Do not give yourself too many breaks because you cannot afford to be distracted.
Do your best not to change your sleeping schedule. Depending on the number of days you will take on your trip, try to sleep early and wake up early to help remain focused during the day. It can be tricky if you are going to a different time zone, but somehow try to find a balance so that fatigue and sleep do not catch up with you during working hours.
Make Sure You Create a Conducive Office Space
Create a working space and make it work. It could mean not having lunch where you work. Make your workspace psychologically separate from the rest of the coffee spot, catch up joint, or park you like to visit when you are bored. That way, when you are in your working area, you will remain in a work mode and increase your productivity by making sure you are in the right mindset. If you are in a place with so many distractions, carry along a pair of travel headphones to improve your concentrations.
Find A Way to Stay Organized and Stick to It
There are so many organization gadgets and tools out there, but, it would be ignorant of you not test some of them. One good habit is to keep yourself updated at all times using an online calendar. It becomes easier to access whenever you want to work. You can still set it up to share with your co-workers to stay constantly updated and in the know about what needs to be done. It becomes easier to schedule teleconferences and meetings. The travel features on your TripCase app can help you manage your time wisely.
Take Breaks and EXERCISE
Staying away from home should not stop you from getting sweaty. Call the hotel you will be staying in advance to confirm if they have the kind of workout gear you want or if you can bring your personal gym equipment. You should invest in a transportable gym gear. Just being alone can offer you a good opportunity to push through piles of work; however, without your co-workers around motivate you and offer you natural breaks, it can be overwhelming. Therefore, try not to burn yourself out. Think of something as simple as laying down, stretching or walking around for about fifteen minutes to recharge your batteries.
The idea is to stick to normal schedules, eat a balanced diet and exercise faithfully. If you follow these tips, you will become more focused, efficient and relaxed while you are on the road.