Have you ever noticed that when you travel for business, that your productivity is not the same as when at home? This change is due to being in a different environment, and not taking steps to make sure productivity stays where it needs to be. Increased productivity can be achieved by making a few simple changes to overall business travel. One simple change that can affect productivity is where you stay. Poor sleep and nutrition do not just affect your waistline but also your cognitive ability, decision making and resilience. By selecting a location that takes your health into consideration you can make business travel work with you and not against you in the future.
Business performance can increase with a few simple changes, one of those changes can be as simple as getting up and taking a walk. Overall as a Nation, Americans are less likely to walk to their destination as they are to drive. A simple fifteen minute walk is a powerful tool used to reduce stress and help you gather focus for the job at hand. Our Bed and Breakfast is about ¼ mile from the downtown city center, and we highly encourage all of our guests to walk downtown. When you travel for work it’s easier, yes, to drive to all your locations and grab food at the nearest drive thru but what is that doing to your overall health.
My husband who travels for work significantly, made the decision to lead a healthier life while on the road. Through dedication, discipline and the right environment he has been able to lose a significant amount of weight and be overall more healthy when away from home. The environment where you stay, what you eat and how you move around are all key factors to leading a healthier and more productive lifestyle while on the road. What and where he ate had the largest impact while he traveled.
The standardized hotel breakfast often comes with hidden costs. Travelers are subject to the food that is not nutritional sound and does not lead to better focus or productivity, but can lead to a mid-morning crash. No substitutions can be made and many of the options are not as healthy for you as the hotel wants you to think. Why settle when you can have a meal that has been prepared fresh, with local ingredients and takes into consideration your dietary needs, such as gluten-free, vegan, or keto. By digesting the right food at the start of your day, that will help you to keep up productivity and focus throughout.
With a smaller guest count and open rooms, the personalized service that a Bed and Breakfast offers will not only allow you to eat healthier while on the road but also allow you better sleep. The biggest threat to a business traveler is lack of sleep. Inconsistent bedding, increased noise of multiple visitors and lack of room control can all lead to a poor night's sleep. The overall health and productivity of the traveler is taken into consideration at a Bed and Breakfast. No noisy guests running up and down the halls when you are trying to sleep or complete late night work.
A smaller, more intimate location allows you to focus on yourself and your health while on the road, just like you would at home. Take into consideration on your next business trip where you stay and reframe it to be a strategic investment in your time and health. Search out the smaller location to have a better night's sleep and an added nutritional start with a thoughtful breakfast in the morning. Since your travel is also your time, be sure to take the time to include your health as a decision factor when booking.
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