Pack These! How to Stay Tip-Top on the Road
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By Susan Battley in Performance Improvement Published: Thursday, 24 September 09 - 03:08 PM (GMT -05:00) Last Updated: Thursday, 24 September 09 - 06:57 PM (GMT -05:00) |
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When you're traveling on business, it's especially important that you are fi
t and operating at optimum level. Whether you're meeting with customers or staff, giving a presentation, or seeking new business opportunities, your ability to communicate clearly, think quickly, and make smart decisions is key to success. As if travel doesn't present enough challenges and stress under "normal" circumstances, now we have to be prepared for the H1N1 flu virus.
Here are some obvious and not so obvious items to have when you travel:
1. Hand sanitizer or wet wipes. Clean hands are the best way to avoid picking up nasty bugs.
2. Ear plugs. These are an inexpensive way to silence jet engines, passengers on cells phones, or unwanted noises when you're trying to sleep or work in your hotel room. They are also smaller to carry than sound-cancelling headphones.
3. Melatonin tablets. This over-the-counter product helps deal with jet lag when traveling across time zones. I find this natural substance very helpful in adjusting quickly to local time.
4. EKG scan. If you're of an age where you have an electrocardiogram scan as part of your annual physical, then ask for a copy from your physician. Keep it in your wallet. Should you ever be out of town, or out of the country, and seek medical assistance for a cardiac condition, a copy of your baseline EKG can be a valuable comparative tool for those treating you.
5. Aspirin. Speaking of your heart, health care professionals recommend chewing an aspirin if you think you're experiencing a heart attack. So keep a few in your handbag or briefcase.
These recommendations are not meant to scare you. Rather, they are simple ways to be prepared for expected nuisances and the rare serious health situation when you're on the road.
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