Welcome back, everyone! As Chicago has seemingly entered a faux-Spring (with yesterday topping off at 70 degrees!), we are surely feeling a renewed sense of energy and motivation this week. Today, we wanted to share with you a few of the most important, best practices through which to incorporate into your work travel days.

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Night Before

The night before the flight is undoubtedly your time to shine. What do we mean by that? Capitalize on your home Wi-Fi, download movies, shows, podcasts, music, and more,… and take advantage of this time to have everything you need for the actual plane ride intact! Follow along with the checklist we created to assemble your carry-on.

Chargers – for all tablets, laptops, cellphones, headphones, and more!
Downloads – Podcasts, Movies, TV, Music, and more!
Any snacks to get you through the day (granola bars, bagged snacks, etc.)
An empty water bottle to bring with you on vacation – make sure that there are no liquids left in its content so as to avoid problems at security!
Any books or beach essentials to start on the plane…
Hand wipes, sanitizer, face masks, and other resources to allow you to reach optimal comfort on the flight.
Neck pillows, blankets, or other seat compliments.
Work essentials, briefcase/bag, computer, notepad, pens, pencils, glasses, ID card, and anything to assist you in your professional endeavors and meetings for the upcoming day.

Morning Of

We encourage you to use the morning of to secure all of your vacation essentials. At this point, it would be most beneficial for your carry-on and flight belongings to be prepared and ready to grab on the way out the door. But… ensure to check if you packed:

Professional clothing… and options! After all, you won’t be absolutely sure of the correct attire until you arrive, so be sure to prepare yourself with suits, button-downs, tops, blouses, pants, skirts, and alternatives so that you can ensure you are optimally comfortable once you arrive.
Pajamas.
Exercise or activity clothing/gear.
Night-time outfits for a fancier “vibe” – always remember to bring extra layers or jackets in case your location cools off or endures a breeze!
All appropriate shoes: for work meetings, professional events, exercise, lounging, nights out, and walks around town.
“Hang out” clothing like tees, shorts, sweats, and other comfort essentials for personal time.
If you’re going someplace warm (and you have downtime)… bathing suits, sunscreen, hats, flip flops, ponytails, scrunchies, cover-ups, and all of your pool go-to’s!

We hope that this list provides MORE than enough of a start for you to be secure as you step onto your flight. Safe travels and we hope you enjoy your trip!

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