If an upcoming business trip requires staying in a hotel room for a few days or longer, it’s normal to have concerns about getting your work done. Being in a completely different setting can be distracting, especially when you don’t have your normal “work comforts” within reach, such as your favorite coffee mug or lumbar pillow. To help you stay productive while away on business, review the following tips. 

3 Work Productivity Tips When Staying in a Hotel Room

1. Set Up a Work Area

Creating a workspace with familiar elements helps you get into a productive mode. Perhaps you place your laptop on one or two large books so it’s eye-level, or like your notebooks on the left side of the computer because you’re left-handed. Maybe having a collection of pens at your disposal is comforting, or working while sipping a cup of hot lemon water. No matter what your preferences are that help you stay work-minded, do what you can to make them a hotel room reality. The concierge provides assistance if there are items you require, such as magazines that function as makeshift laptop props. 

2. Get Up at Your Normal Time

Waking up around the same time you normally do for work helps you stay in the right mindset, as do your typical morning tasks. For example, you might get up every weekday at 7:00 a.m., make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and read a few emails and news headlines before diving into the latest project. Maintaining this routine keeps you on schedule, which gives you time later in the day to explore nearby attractions or take advantage of accommodation amenities, like the fitness center and outdoor pool. 

3. Enjoy Nutrient-Dense Meals 

Consuming healthy, nutrient-rich food provides your body and mind with the energy necessary for optimal productivity. Most nutritious foods also take time to digest, such as those high in fiber and protein, which keep you satiated to avoid hunger-related distractions. Processed and sugar-heavy foods have the opposite effect. In addition to packing healthy food that does not spoil easily or you can throw in the mini fridge, such as nuts, seeds, and veggie slices, see what the hotel has to offer. Some offer cold and hot breakfast bars featuring yogurt, whole wheat toast, assorted fruits and fruit juices, omelets, and oatmeal. 

Stay in one of the clean, comfortable rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Clarksville, AR. Located near the stunning Ozark Mountains, this hotel offers a spacious meeting room, outdoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast bar. Call (479) 705-7600 or visit the website today to book your room.