{"id":1892,"date":"2023-09-23T01:14:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T01:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktproject.ca\/?p=1892"},"modified":"2024-03-26T06:04:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T06:04:05","slug":"how-to-travel-worry-free-for-work-check-it-forget-it-repeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktproject.ca\/how-to-travel-worry-free-for-work-check-it-forget-it-repeat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Travel Worry-free for Work: Check It. Forget It. Repeat."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is already too much work. And now I need to travel for work? Now there is more to do. And even more to remember! How will I manage?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those who travel regularly for work have a routine that is as innate as looking both ways before crossing the street. But even frequent travellers can forget important items. Because most of us are not frequent or even regular business travellers, business travel can become very stressful and worrisome. Non\u2011routine actions, such as irregular business travel, mean there is an inherent risk of forgetting or overlooking something important. Once on the road<\/em>, some forgotten items can stop business travel altogether (I forgot my passport!) or impede it (I forgot my cell phone charger and prescription medication!). The key is being prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If insufficiently prepared, your trip will be impeded by lack of preparation and foresight or end before it starts. In business, there are few things worse than being unprepared and appearing unprofessional. But don\u2019t worry. You can avoid this fate. Let me share how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Is Worry-free Travel Possible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many who travel for business feel that there is no time to relax until returning home. This is not surprising. Business travel can take significant time. Meanwhile, emails are stacking up, workloads are expanding, and stress is increasing because you are driving or sitting on a plane instead of being productive in the office. You realize that when you get home, you will have a mountain of work to manage. So much for any anticipated relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can travel really be worry-free?<\/a> Yes! Check that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Use a Checklist!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to document trip preparation using a checklist. Be sure not rush this task. In the checklist, carefully identify what needs to be done and remembered. Include all useful details. Then, check-off each item on the list as each is completed. This is a simple, yet proven and extremely effective method of organizing for travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: Begin preparing for a trip several days in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many professionals in traditionally high-stress occupations (e.g., astronauts, pilots, and surgeons), frequently and routinely rely on checklists to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.[1] This is what the professionals do. Be a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A checklist is much more than a list of requirements: it is a management tool that lists various activities, behaviors, and tasks that need to be followed to achieve a successful outcome. It ensures that everything is completed correctly and in the correct sequence, ensuring that nothing is forgotten or overlooked.[2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: Download and use our free <\/strong>Travel Checklist<\/em><\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A checklist ensures essential details about various tasks are in-hand and available. This may include travel details when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n