With an agenda full of meetings and appointments, maintaining a healthy lifestyle on work trips can be a challenge. Incorporate your self-care routines into your work trips and make your healthy lifestyle travel-proof.
Eat well & stay hydrated
Being prepared with healthy options on work trips is easier said than done. Avoid the fast-food trap with these helpful tips.
Pack snacks
Stock up on healthy snacks that travel easily, like trail mix, nuts and seeds, and protein bars. Being prepared with healthy snacks will save you from the temptation of reaching for in-room chips, chocolate, and candy, or an emergency fast food stop.
Watch portions
Moderate portion sizes, especially when you’re eating out at a restaurant. They’re almost always twice as much as what you need!
Avoid heavy carbs and processed sugars
Keep energy levels steady with lower carbohydrate intake, especially the night before your flight to ensure a good night’s sleep. Choose high fibre options like brown rice, quinoa, beans, and legumes. Protein-rich foods like lean meats and fish keep you fuller longer, and bloat-free.
Fly with the world’s healthiest airlines
Air Canada and Alaska Airlines were revealed to be the healthiest airlines to travel with, according to a recent airline food study. With an array of options, from fruits and cheese to wild rice superfood salads, flying with a healthy airline will help you fuel up and feel good.
Hydrate
Dehydration can make you feel sluggish, can worsen jet lag, and trick you into thinking you’re hungry. Try to avoid coffee and alcohol as much as possible. Pack a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated before, during, and after your flight!
Work in work-outs
One of the biggest obstacles to maintaining a workout regimen is simply being away from your gym. If you’re lucky, your hotel gym is well-equipped. If not, fit workouts into your trip easily with these travel-friendly tips.
Pack light gym gear
With a foldable travel yoga mat, thin set of resistance bands, and some light workout clothes, you’ll have all you need to turn your hotel room into your personal gym.
Download free fitness apps
Bring the gym to you with apps like Daily Workout Fitness Trainer, Pocket Yoga, or Sworkit. These apps require little to no gear and focus on bodyweight exercises.
Manage stress
Work trips can be especially stressful. Being away from loved ones and having demanding work commitments can affect your emotional and mental health. Manage stress and take care while travelling for business.
Anxiety? Practice coping techniques
- Travel anxiety is not uncommon and can be caused when there’s a lot of uncertainty. Identify your stressors, decide how you want to manage them while travelling or take the steps to avoid them.
- If you’re having a panic or anxiety attack while travelling, use coping techniques to help you through it. Breathe through it and let it pass. Slow down your breathing. Focus on your exhale.
Get some zzzs
Have a sleep routine? Bring it with you! Sleep deprivation is a common experience for business travellers and can affect cognitive function. Avoid sleepless nights with some sleep-inducing essentials, i.e. a sleeping mask, a book, your favourite pyjamas. Be your best you with a good night’s sleep.
Aromatherapy
Bring an aroma that smells like home for a touch of familiarity. Whether it’s an essential oil, scented candle or even the coffee you drink daily, aromatherapy can bring comfort and has been proven to reduce anxiety, insomnia, and headaches.
Call home
Keep in touch with your loved ones. Simply checking in and hearing a familiar voice can bring comfort and help you sleep better at night.
Your health is the most valuable thing you own. Take care of it and have peace of mind when you travel with Flight Centre Business Travel. Talk to a Travel Manager today at 1-866-940-0217, available 24/7.
