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CUT STRESS DURING EXECUTIVE TRAVEL

STRESS LESS AND ENJOY BETTER CORPORATE TRAVEL

Traveling for business comes with plenty of built-in stressors for executives: the lack of control over flight schedules, overcrowded terminals, and the insanity of navigating an unfamiliar city in an unfamiliar rental car are just the tip of the iceberg. Your executive travel experience doesn’t have to be so stressful, though; doing a little extra research and putting in a few extra minutes of preparation time can ensure that your executive travel life is as “smooth sailing” as possible. Here are a few tips for cutting the stress during your next executive travel experience.

SKIP THE RENTAL CAR

As we stated in the introduction, one of the main stressors of executive travel is the responsibility of driving yourself, in a rental car, around a strange city. Add a strict business-trip schedule to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a cocktail for stress. Unfortunately, many executives are unaware of the de-stressing benefits of booking executive limousine service when you have to travel out of town for business.

A chauffeur and Cut Stress during Executive Travel remove the responsibility of driving from your plate, as well as the headache of parking. You’ll have a professional chauffeur to meet you in baggage claim, help you with your luggage and offer advice on great restaurants or fun destinations in the city. During your commutes, you can relax in the back, catch up on work or get an extra nap. All of these things can contribute to reducing your stress and creating a more workable environment during your business trip.

KNOW WHEN TO TAKE A BREAK

Many executives think hitting the workload even harder during a business trip is the only way to make their time count and file the trip as a success. In reality, travel takes a toll on the body, and not taking enough time to rest and regroup can have disastrous effects on your productivity. Make it a point to turn off your electronics at a certain time each evening so you can get enough sleep. Similarly, taking a few hours off in the afternoon when you’ve been particularly stressed should not make you feel guilty.

STOP TAKING ON EXTRA WORK

It’s tempting, especially in the throes of a huge business trip, to become a so-called “Yes Man” or “Yes Woman” and take on every additional task your colleagues or boss ask you to. This habit, not surprisingly, can create a huge surge in stress when you’re already stressed out. Know your own limits, and don’t be afraid to stick to them when your colleagues or boss try to pile more work on your plate. Succeeding during business travel doesn’t just depend on how much you get done; it also depends on how well you do it. Taking on too much work is simply detrimental for everyone involved.

TAKE SOME LEISURE TIME

Leisure time isn’t the same as going to bed at a reasonable hour so you can function the next day. The same way that working too hard worsens stress, refusing yourself any playtime during your executive travel experience can also take a toll on your productivity and quality of life. Even if it’s just a couple of hours at night to watch a movie, you shouldn’t refuse yourself the escape of a little bit of fun during your trip, especially if it’s a particularly stressful one.

Stress during executive travel might feel like second nature to you, especially if you’ve been traveling for business for many years. But with the right tactics for stress relief in place, you can experience better business travel and a more enjoyable work life.

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