3 Travel Hacks for Business Folks Travelling Across Time Zones (To Stay Healthy and Avoid Getting Sick)

Are you tired of getting sick after every business trip?

Contrary to popular belief, business travel doesn’t have to take a toll on your health and well-being. Leverage these 3 tips to stay healthy and avoid getting sick while traveling for business.

1 — Eat real food: When most people travel, they throw their diet out the window. This can lead to digestive issues which can impact sleep and make travelling unpleasant. It requires a little bit of planning — packing healthy snacks or researching restaurants with healthy options ahead of time — but your body will thank you for it.

2 — Prioritize sleep: Travelling across time zones puts a major strain on your body. For example, difficulty sleeping, daytime sleepiness, brain fog, physical exhaustion, emotional distress, and stomach issues. Prioritize morning sunlight, avoid/limit alcohol, daily movement, and consistent sleep and wake times to help your body adjust to the time change.

3 — Move your body: Similar to diet, exercise is another thing that gets thrown to the side when traveling. You may not be able to follow your traditional fitness routine to a “T”, but prioritizing movement does wonders. Access to a gym? Hit a 20-minute HIIT session. No access to a gym? Get outside and go for a walk.