Taking a trip can through you for a loop in your business. Even if it is something that is online. You have a routine that you are used to and now it is going to be different.
You are going somewhere different. I know for me this has been a momentum killer. I do know that you might not be able to get out of the trip. Such as going to a conference for what you do. Or you might be an honored guest or speaker.
Here are some of the ways that I know to be most helpful for taking a trip and getting away for a bit for me. Also, we do need some time to recharge and for you a new place might be the thing you need.
Trip success tips
Most of the time when I take a trip for a weekend or longer I have found that it takes twice the time to get back to my routine. So if I am gone for three days it is normally about six to get back to where I was.
To overcome this I have found that it is best to book things even on the day I leave. This is of course that I am not leaving in the early AM. Also, to book things right when I get back. This way I am back at it. This is easier the shorter the trip is.
I have found that preparing well helps me get back well. I know we can not prepare for everything but thinking ahead about what might stop me from getting into my routine. Many times this is thinking about if a flight is late or traffic. If I lose my luggage and what I would do. This way I have spent some time thinking through this so I know what I will do.
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Your friend,
Wesley