Business Traveller Asia - 07.2019 - 08.2019

JULY/AUGUST 2019

WORDS SALLY BROWN

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M

odern international

travel can feel like a

series of hurdles to

negotiate, whether

it’s the late arrival

of your airport taxi,

unexpected traffic

jams and f light delays, or just the

sequential set of queues, from check-

in, bag drop, security, lounge access

and boarding to baggage collection

and passport control. In between

periods of stress, there are periods

of boredom, often combined with

opportunities to over-drink or eat.

Throw in jet lag, disrupted sleep,

feelings of loneliness, disconnect

from colleagues and guilt at leaving

loved ones, and it’s no surprise that

a quarter of frequent travellers have

experienced mental health issues such

as depression and anxiety, according

to a survey by the International SOS

Foundation and Kingston University.

Constant long-haul travel can

have a serious impact on your

mental wellbeing – so how can

you minimise your stress levels?

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