How to Use Travel Delays to Your Advantage

Nobody likes travel delays, but they can be especially frustrating when you’re an entrepreneur or an executive with a lot on your plate. When you have a million things you need to be doing, sitting in an airport is about the last thing in the world you’d like to be occupying your time with — but wait: There are ways to actually use your flight delays to mark things off your to-do list. Allow me to offer a few suggestions.

Make Use of Your Travel Delays

• Streamline your check-in process. Sign up for airline apps, or consider getting pre-checked with the TSA. Even if you’re sitting at the gate for a while, getting checked in quickly can give you more down time to get some work done!
• Don’t forget to make a to-do list. Have a quick rundown of short, manageable goals that you can accomplish while you’re waiting for your plane.
• Be equipped with good Internet access! This is where a personal Wi-Fi hotspot on your mobile device can really become invaluable.
• On a related note, have some device chargers handy! Make sure you don’t leave them in a checked bag.
• Use your time in the airport to prep for upcoming meetings or presentations. Make sure you’re ready for whatever engagements you have once you get off the plane, since that’s…