While traveling for business, staying in a hotel near a client’s office or convention center can provide you with convenience and comfort. Since you may need to do work in your hotel room, you might wonder how to stay productive. Here are a handful of tips for getting work done in your room.

4 Tips for Staying Productive in a Hotel Room 

1. Time Yourself 

Breaking up your workload into smaller tasks and timing yourself to complete them may help you concentrate and complete more work. For instance, you might set a timer for 20 to 25 minutes, work for that duration, then take a five-minute break as soon as the timer goes off. Working in these shorter timed segments can make your workload more manageable and provide you with finish lines to look forward to, which may motivate you to stay on task. 

2. Use Breaks Wisely 

When you take breaks, try to avoid doing anything that might make you feel stressed or mentally fatigued, including responding to personal texts or continuing to correspond with business associates via email. Instead, take time to relax and recharge with breathing exercises, light reading, stretching, or enjoying a healthy snack and cup of coffee.

3. Stand While Working

Hotel room beds, sofas, and chairs are often cushioned, supportive, and comfortable. However, this means they might make you feel sleepy if you sit or lie down on them while working. You can keep yourself awake and alert by standing up while completing tasks. 

This may also reduce aches and pains because of sitting for long periods. You can do this by creating a standing desk out of a dresser or even an ironing board. Alternatively, you may pack a laptop desk riser and place it on top of a desk or dresser in your hotel room.

4. Eliminate Distractions

Playing music or turning on the TV can create background noise that distracts you while working. Similarly, keeping your cell phone within arm's reach may cause you to get caught up replying to texts or scrolling through social media. 

You can eliminate distractions and stay productive by turning off the television and radio while you work. Additionally, keeping your phone on but placing it out of reach may allow you to hear if an important call comes through while preventing you from constantly checking the device and getting distracted by notifications.

The next time you need a place to stay on a business trip, book a room at Hampton Inn and Suites. This hotel provides clean and comfortable accommodations to visitors of Wilder, KY. Call (859) 441-3049 to reserve a hotel room, and visit the website to learn more about their in-room and onsite amenities.