Stepping out of the lengthy
flight, I knew it was going to be one those crucial business trips teamed with
long brainstorming sessions, a large number of networking engagements and of
course, the unavoidable jet lag. This initial feeling of pressure may occasionally
dampen the spirits, but this can’t be allowed to come in the way of work. I
have been travelling for work in the past and continue to do so, in fact, now
the frequency of my travels has increased, but never has it been a matter of
inconvenience to me.
Gazing at the streets from my
car’s window and not finding that sense of familiarity in the sights &
sounds around brings not just a sense of excitement but sometimes also a sense
of longing for the comfort of one’s own environment. It was this thought that
urged me to pen down my realizations in this post.
As many of my colleagues within
and outside the industry would agree, work related travel opens many
opportunities to learn, adopt & adapt but it also keeps us on our toes,
simply because the work demands us to. But what comes as a challenge is moving
beyond the jet-lags and the mixed up routines. A definite way of how to
overcome this is making sure you try to stick to some part of your routine, as
much as you can. Be it the kind of breakfast you have or the fact that you go
for a jog regularly, continue to adhere to that pattern no matter where you
are.
Personally, I make sure that no
matter where and what time zone I am in, my session of Yoga is never missed.
For me, it is Yoga that helps to maintain the balance and gets me going. Once I
get into a meeting, my focus completely shifts to the work at hand and I do not
pay attention to any fatigue.
Travelling for work has its own
charm. Interacting with individuals, who
come from diverse work cultures, through all my business trips has inspired me
to a great extent. It is this very platform of witnessing different work
environments & how they are weaved in various cultures, that we can learn
and in turn also share our insights with them. I've always made sure of picking
up something from my learning and imbibing it from time to time at Hero BPO. This not only acts as beneficial in the
functioning of the organization, but also helps me keeping in sync with the
latest ideologies of work culture along with a satisfied work force.
As much as you can learn from
work travel, you mustn't miss out on the chance to enjoy the experience. Go
about exploring the place and take away good memories with you. Travelling is
an enriching experience and you ought to make the most of it.
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