"Bleisure" excursions are all the rage now, combining the fun and excitement of a pleasureful getaway with the productivity of a business trip.
You finally break away from the day-to-day routine and get an opportunity to travel, yet your mind becomes a battle of work vs. play.
Good news: You can have a smooth, seamless trip and achieve your practical goals at the same time.
Follow these tips to know how:
1. Book proactively
Leave a gap between expected touchdown time and when you're supposed to be at an event or meeting. You'll have a chance to unwind, eat a healthy meal and refresh yourself.
Beat jetlag before arriving at your destination. This is done by acclimating to the new time zone. According to Joni Casey, "Setting my watch to the time in the destination that I am traveling to helps my body clock to adjust on the flight. I arrive with little to no jet lag, allowing me to work at normal productivity."
2. Research your financing options
Savvy individuals have a several ways to cut down their costs. You can get hotel credit cards, which will entitle you to free stays. This way, you can also stack the benefits up and earn yourself a very low-cost vacation.
You can also earn from these. "Travel-affiliate plans can also help you earn by referring people to helpful products and services. On average, you earn approximately $7 from the price of purchased plane tickets and $20 from a hotel booking. It requires patience and learning, but over time it pays off really well," Ivan Baidin, CEO of Travel Payouts said.
3. Have a virtual accountability partner
Beat procrastination by having someone to check in with you.
Have someone check in with you daily to make sure you've hit your target. This can be someone from your company.
Working alone is hard when you're away and more, and more of us are faced with the challenging reality of independent work.
Discuss the plan in advance and tell them how important it is for both of you to hit your daily goal.
4. Pack your tools
You can't use your phone all day to read e-mails on your phone and type a report about it.
If you regularly travel for work, consider investing in a few items that will make you more productive. You can use a Logitech keyboard cover so you could type on your iPad mini while traveling. Consider purchasing portable MiFi devices as well.
5. Work in advance
It's essential to plan and knock out a new project or two before you go. Chances are, your destination won't be right for WiFi. This will give you a cushion since deadlines don't evaporate.
If you get extra work done in advance and everything goes so smoothly that you have additional time to do whatever you want after - you can sleep, workout, or explore wherever you are.
Balance work and play with these tips.
This article is copyrighted by Travelers Today, the travel news leader
