If traveling is part of your job description, then you are a road
warrior. This means that you need to travel frequently for work, and work
frequently while traveling. Many workers who are stuck in their office chairs
every single day think that being a road warrior is an ideal job. They think
that nothing can be more exciting and rewarding than being able to go places
and receiving a regular salary at the same time. Ironically, those who already
have jobs that involve a lot of traveling, this situation is not always ideal
and desirable. As a matter of fact, their job comes with some complications
that also have to be dealt with as well.
If your job requires you to travel a lot, you should find the following
tips really helpful:
1. Prioritize your tasks (for your trip and self care).
If you're up on a business trip, make sure that you prioritize the tasks
that need to be accomplished. Do not forget to include the tasks you will have
during your trip, as well as the pending tasks in your office. Determine which
are the most important ones so you could accomplish them first.
Prioritizing and delegating tasks will allow you to enjoy your trip
after work hours. Traveling can be very stressful, so you should give yourself
some time to unwind and enjoy the places you are going to.
2. Hold yourself accountable.
One key to being successful is having accountability. Remember that
during your travels, nobody's going to check on you to see if you have done
what you should do. Thus, it is vital that you not procrastinate. Find ways to
keep yourself on track. Perhaps you could use apps that will remind you of your
tasks. It is also recommended that you set deadlines in your calendar so that
you will always be up-to-date with the things you have to do.
3. Travel light.
When you go on business trips, you should take with you only the things
you need, such as clothes, gadgets, and office materials. Nothing can be worse
than traveling with so many bags to carry. Thus, you should decide what are the
most important things you need to have while you are traveling.
4. Have a backup plan.
What if your laptop crashed during your presentation? What would you do
if you lost your files that you need? It's important that you always have a
backup of all the files that you need when you travel. There are many apps and
online tools you can use for this, such as Google Drive or Dropbox, which will
allow you to access all the files you need wherever you are.
These steps are very simple and easy to follow. Even your business coach will tell you that it is these simple things that will make your
business trip successful and enjoyable at the same time.
