"Business travel is often seen as glamorous-whether that's new destinations, exciting opportunities, or packed itineraries of fun and adventure. I was certainly looking forward to all of these things when I began working with national and international companies. Unfortunately, once we actually start to go on these trips, the reality looks different. It's long flights, disrupted sleep, constant stimulation, and very little space to recharge."
"Over time, this can leave us running on empty. As a result, decision-making, creativity, and well-being all suffer. Rest and recovery on work trips aren't luxuries. They're necessities if you want to stay at the top of your game. When we travel without recharging, our energy debt compounds. We need to treat recovery as part of the trip so we can win the business and avoid burnout. "
"It would have been easy to put my head down, follow the arrows through the airport, and dive straight into emails before the meeting. But I've had a hectic month. I launched my book and rolled out our Employee Empowerment Program. I realized I needed to recharge my batteries before I walked into the LinkedIn headquarters if I wanted to be on my game."
Business travel often appears glamorous but involves long flights, disrupted sleep, constant stimulation, and little opportunity to recharge. Over time, depleted energy impairs decision-making, creativity, and overall well-being. Rest and recovery during work trips are necessities to maintain performance and prevent compounding energy debt and burnout. Recovery should be treated as an essential part of a trip, not an afterthought. Simple actions—walking, making healthier meal choices, and taking short restorative moments outdoors—can replenish energy before important meetings. Deliberate energy management while traveling enables better business outcomes and sustained personal health.
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