Here are five more tricks I use on my business trips:
Two Sets of Toiletries
I’m on the go every week so why take the time to pack and re-pack my toiletries? I’ve got duplicate prescriptions, toothbrushes, hair brushes…you get the idea.
Ear plugs
It’s nice to be able to tune out engine noise on a plane. If I’m sharing close quarters with a snorer, I have a line of defense as well.
A Plastic Bag
I keep a plastic bag in my luggage. It’s my mini dirty clothes hamper. At the end of the trip I empty it and leave the bag there for next time. I am testing out keeping a 2nd plastic bag for recycling. (My carbon footprint doesn’t need to be any bigger, thank you very much!)
The Double Alarm
It’s not as easy to rest if there’s a ghost of a chance I may accidentally oversleep. So I set my cell phone as alarm number one and the hotel alarm clock as alarm number two. I don’t favor wake up calls– I find the jangling of a hotel phone to be a highly unpleasant way to start my day.
Intentions and Assumptions
In the mornings, I write in my journal. I think of the day to come and set an intention for a great day. If I’m traveling I always intend for a smooth, safe journey, pleasant people, comfort, convenience and ease. I always have great travel experiences.
I also assume that any shift in my travel plans will always be for the best. A missed flight? It turned into a lovely, snowy museum day in Minneapolis. A flat tire? That turned out to be a joyful adventure in Bishop, California.
