7 Tips To Avoid Business Travel Burnout!

Business travellers are called “Road Warriors” for a reason!

They fly most of the time to get the job done for their company while staying away from the comfort of their home and loved ones.

But business trips can become physically and mentally exhausting, which in turn can affect your personal and professional life.

To help you avoid getting burnt-out, we at AirWhizz have come up with a few effective tips that you should keep in mind the next time you go on a business trip.

1.Keep Your Routine Going

It’s easy to forget about the things that you usually do at home when you’re on a business trip.

Whether it’s working out, reading or meditating, make sure you take out time for these activities on your trip.

If you do this it will make you feel less homesick and help you cope with travel fatigue.

2.Make The Most Of Your Time

If you’re going on a business trip and have a flexible schedule, take out some time to explore the place.

Planning a few free days to wander off into the city lets you engage with the locals, experience the local cuisine, and indulge in the nightlife.

Not only will you make new memories but will also feel active and mentally refreshed when you get back.

3.Book A Vacation Home

While some business travellers prefer staying in hotels, others may start to feel claustrophobic in the small hotel rooms.

Today we have services such as Airbnb that can help you get a nice vacation home to stay in.

These accommodations not only offer more space, but you’ll also gain access to a kitchen to make your own meals and simulate the feeling of home that you can’t get in a hotel.

4.Maintain A Healthy Diet

Gaining or losing  weight is one of the first signs of travel exhaustion.

After all, its easier to grab a slice of pizza at the airport or skip meals when you’re working!

Try to keep a healthy diet to keep your energy levels up which will help you navigate through the new city , new people or new challenges.

Read more about “How To Eat Healthy When You Fly”.

5.Take A Break From Flying

Constant flying can drain you of your energy and make you unenthusiastic about doing the things that you love.

This is a sign of physical exhaustion and needs to be tackled ASAP.

Think about whether your physical presence is needed at the meeting. If that’s not the case, then you can cut down on your travel.

With this you will give your body some much needed rest while contributing and being involved in meetings while sitting at home or in the office.

6.Keep In Touch

Being constantly on the move makes it hard to stay connected to your family, friends, and colleagues back home.

This tends to cause a lot of stress!

Rather than allowing this to get the better of you, try to find as many possible ways to keep in contact with them while you’re away.

Nowadays, it’s easy to use facetime, texting and social media to stay in touch with your loved ones.

7.Stay Physically Active

We’ve mentioned work-out before, but if physical activity is not a part of your routine, then it’s time to buy a pair of running shoes.

If you’re a business traveller then being active and physically fit is as important as that spreadsheet you’ve been working on.

We know it sounds tough but following a workout schedule will keep you active and mentally refreshed while you travel.

Don’t want to skip your workout the next time you fly? Simply download the AirWhizz app to get information about different fitness/Yoga centers available at the airport along with real-time flight updates on the move and Fly Stress-Free!