Intro:
If you are getting ready to go on a business trip, you may be thinking to yourself:
“What can I pack that’s practical, that’ll help me to accomplish my business?”
Well, hey, this is a great place to start.
But don’t forget to pack a few leisure items as well.
You are, after all, a human—and guess what humans need to spend some time on?
Leisure and relaxation—and this is true even when they’re traveling for work.
You’re going to get better work outcomes if you invest in yourself and help yourself to put your best foot forward in your business endeavors.
And part of this will rely on your ability to pack strategically and blend business with leisure for the optimal working trip.
So let’s talk about 5 leisure items that you should always bring with you, even if you’re traveling for business.
1. Comfortable Slippers
Keeping your feet comfortable is crucial to success.
Yes, that may sound like a tagline for a comfortable corporate slipper commercial.
But actually, it’s true.
If you’ve been out working hard all day, you’re going to want to put your feet up and rest a little bit when you get back to the hotel.
And guess what?
One of the best ways to take care of your feet is to slide them into some comfortable slippers that’ll help you to feel relaxed as opposed to sore and stiff in your corporate working shoes.
2. Skincare Products
Don’t forget to take care of your skin while traveling for business.
And no, this doesn’t just mean the basic necessities.
This means stuff that you can pamper yourself with to feel extra good and extra amazing—even though you’re traveling for business.
Consider buying yourself some new lotions, moisturizers, and toners to really help take your skincare routine to the next level.
It’s awesome to feel good and to look good.
And guess what?
This simple step alone can really help to boost your confidence and your comfort level while you travel for business.
3. A Comfortable Robe
Wearing a comfortable robe is super underestimated.
There’s nothing better than waking up and slipping into a big, fluffy, comfortable robe as you begin your daily routine.
This is especially true when you’re traveling.
Hey, just because you’re not at home doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t feel at home.
And few things will make you feel as ‘at home while you’re out on the road as a fluffy, comfortable, high-quality robe.
4. A Bluetooth Speaker
Listening to music while you’re hanging out in your hotel room after a hard day’s work is a great way to relax, unwind, and just settle down.
But guess what?
Those little TV sets that they put in your hotel room aren’t necessarily always conducive to giving you the best audio.
Note to self: Getting an awesome business hotel room is half the battle, so book something awesome!
Hotel Engine puts it quite eloquently on their blog/website:
“Booking rooms for business travel shouldn’t be a hassle.”
You can take matters into your own hands, however, by bringing your favorite Bluetooth speaker—connecting it to your phone—and jamming whatever tunes you like.
Picture this:
You get in from a hard day’s work, slip on your slippers, slide into your robe, and put your feet up with a glass of wine while you jam some slow r&b on the Bluetooth speaker.
Now that is how you relax despite traveling for your corporate gig.
5. Don’t Forget The Snacks
Sometimes, it’s difficult to find great snack options while traveling for work.
You might be busy, and the location you’re working in may not be super conducive to finding a wide variety of different things to eat.
So guess what?
You can pack your own snacks.
You can bring a cooler and pack healthy (or even some select junk food) options with you as a means to access that comfort food whenever you feel a sweet tooth episode coming on.
Part of embracing leisure while traveling is to pamper the senses.
And guess what?
Your sense of taste is absolutely a sense that deserves to be pampered once in a while.
You don’t have to go overboard on junk food—but at the very least, you can provide yourself with something tasty to eat.
And this can be a great way to help enjoy a bit of leisure, despite the fact that you’re traveling for business.
Conclusion
There you have it.
Five ways to create a more leisurely travel experience, despite traveling for business.
You deserve to feel good, look good, and be relaxed while you travel for work.
And guess what?
These tips will help you to achieve it.
So stick with it, and don’t give up.
You deserve it, and you can do it.
