Five Cures for “Business Traveler’s Blues” this Holiday

Business travelers learn how to prevent a case of the blues this holiday season.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 1, 2005 -- The holidays are filled with good food and good times with family and friends. But for business travelers, being away from home during the holidays can cause a serious case of the blues, according to Dr. David Weiman, a management psychologist in suburban Philadelphia (www.weimanconsulting.com).

“Many business travelers feel lonely and disconnected from loved ones when they’re away from home,” Weiman explains. “And during the holidays, those feelings can be particularly intense.”

Weiman has these suggestions to help business travelers enjoy the holidays while they’re working on the road:

1) Plan in advance. Many business travelers find themselves alone away from home because they didn’t plan a holiday activity in advance. If you’re traveling with others from the same company, arrange a holiday dinner together. If traveling alone, try to re-connect with old college friends or school alumni now living in your destination city.

2) Keep in touch! Call and e-mail family and friends while you’re away to send holiday greetings and get caught up on the latest news from back home. Scheduling these calls for a specific time will give you something to look forward to.

3) Stick to your exercise routines. If you usually walk after dinner at home, do that on the road, as well. If you have a specific exercise class or weight lifting schedule, book a hotel that either has an exercise room or is near a gym that you can use. If you’re a swimmer, find a pool where you can do your regular workout.

4) Do something special. Every city has something unique to offer. Visit a local art museum, enjoy a concert or take a scenic tour. It will enhance your travel experience and give you holiday memories of your own to share when you return home.

5) Give something back. Organizations that depend on volunteers -- like hospitals, shelters, and nursing homes -- often need more volunteers over the holidays. Volunteering for a local group while you’re traveling on business can connect you with people you would have never met, and give you the satisfaction of contributing to others over the holidays.

”It’s definitely more challenging to enjoy the holidays when you’re traveling for business,” Weiman notes, “But with a little advance planning, you can accomplish your business goals and have a great time while you’re at it!”

About Dr. David Weiman
Dr. David Weiman is a management psychologist and author of the business book The Stress Solution: How to Win in Business without Sacrificing in Life (www.weimanconsulting.com/stress_solution.htm). He also serves on the psychology faculty of Widener University.
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