5 Productivity Tips for Travel
With summer holiday season coming up soon, never mind the regular business trips that many of you make, travelling has the potential to wreak havoc for even the most dedicated of time management aficionados. Whether you travel for business or for pleasure, here are 5 of our top tips for keeping your productivity high while you’re jet-setting.
5 Top Tips for Productivity While Travelling
- Make a list. You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again, but there really is no simpler solution to wasted time than a good to-do list. Before you start packing, making a list of what you need and pack only what is on the list. It will take you a few minutes to compile the list, but you’ll save plenty of time avoiding last minute dashes to find that missing, all-important items. Keep a copy of your packing list so you don’t have to do it every time you travel.
- Create a travel kit. If you travel regularly, it is well worth investing in a second set of toiletries and essentials. Not only will it save time when you have to pack but it also means you remove the risk of forgetting something you really need.
- Use your apps. Downloading some decent travel apps could work wonders when you’re away from home. Apps such as TripIt allow you to scan and keep track of travel arrangements, hotel reservations and other important documents and itineraries. Try using Evernote to photograph and store your receipts and expenses too.
- Be prepared. No matter how busy you are before you travel, always pack the day before your journey is due to begin. Last minute packing rarely goes smoothly and is likely to cost you more time in the long run
- Plan your own transfers. The free shuttle service between the airport and your hotel is unlikely to be the fastest option but if it’s not an option to book your own taxi, make sure you take advantage of the journey to check emails, prepare for your meetings or try dozing… don’t let it turn into wasted time but don’t push yourself too hard before your work starts.
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