4 Things you can do to Make the most of Dead Time

We have all been there before – stuck in a city with time to kill between meetings. Some of us head off for the nearest coffee shop at this time while others might make a few calls or go for a stroll in order to think about the next meeting. Perhaps there is a better way to make the most of this dead time.
 

Focus on a project

 Long waits in the airport or sitting on a long-haul flight can be used as the ideal time to focus on a special project. It may or may not be related to the reason for your corporate trip. Perhaps it is a good time to go through the notes of a presentation or the final details of a big project. You should bear in mind that there may be some difficulties getting online (particularly on planes) so you should download the files you need in advance of boarding in order to work offline.
 

Plan an activity

 The line between work and private life is becoming increasingly blurred. As a result, one notable trend in corporate travel is business-leisure travel. In other words, business travellers try to make the most of the time between professional appointments on a corporate trip to get to know their destination or stay a few days longer to sightsee.
 

Make progress with your work

Periods of dead time between journeys can be used to make progress with work. For instance, you can catch up on email or read through some documents. If you are on a business trip for a few days, it can be a good time to do your expenses, check into your return flight and so forth.
 

Relax

Business trips tend to be a bit stressful. Therefore, it is extremely important to make sure you get some downtime on your own. A good set of headphones can be your best friend when it comes to getting some rest on a plane. Audio books can also be a good way to relax and can even provide some inspiration for your work. Perhaps watching a bit of Netflix or Amazon Prime on your tablet can help to take your mind off work. If you are sporty, it can be good to hit the gym or go for a run (which is also a great way to see a city if you are visiting on business).