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A handy book for travelers, “Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More“, provides tips and tools to make life easier during stressful times when you have a lot going on. The book is filled with great tips and travel information that will help even seasoned travelers be more efficient during their journeys.

Here are just a few travel tips:

• Invest in duplicates for travel. All road warriors have experienced the sinking feeling that hits the moment you realize you’ve forgotten your phone charger, or even your hairbrush. Womack says it’s worth investing in a duplicate set of power chargers for your phone, laptop, and other tech devices, as well as a duplicate set of toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, grooming products, etc.). Always keep these duplicates in your travel bag. This way, you’ll never have to worry about forgetting something, and you’ll save time because you won’t have to unplug your office setup and raid your bathroom before every trip.

• Charge electronic devices… “power up” all  items with which you travel and get into the habit of reviewing that list the night before each trip in order to make sure each device is charging.

• Pack your workout gear. Taking advantage of your hotel’s gym, even if it’s only for 20 minutes, can relieve travel stress, keep you energized, and help with jet-lag. Always carry a set of workout clothes in case you get a chance to use them, and lay them out when you arrive at your hotel room so that you won’t have to dig through your luggage first thing in the morning.

• Be medically prepared. Always travel with a first aid kit that includes pain relievers, band-aids, cold medicine, etc. Having to stop what you’re doing to find a pharmacy can be time-consuming and expensive.

• Keep important extras clothes.  Ladies, always put an extra pair of pantyhose in your purse. Men, you might want to put a back-up tie in your briefcase. Having items like these on hand can reduce stress if you run into any hiccups on the road.

• Use your cell phone or camera for snapshots and taking notes. Sometimes  we’re a little overwhelmed by big parking lots, car rentals and hotel rooms that are temporary and new. Use your cell phone to record things you may easily forget during your travels–expenses, room numbers and rental car can all be recorded on your personal device.

About the Author: Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA, provides practical methods to maximize tools, systems, and processes to achieve quality work/life balance. He has worked with leaders and executives for over 16 years in the business and education sectors. His focus is on creating ideas that matter and implementing solutions that are valuable to organizations and the individuals in those organizations.

Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More by Jason Jason W. Womack, MEd (Wiley, February 2012, ISBN: 978-1-118-12198-6, $24.95) The book is available at bookstores nationwide and from major online booksellers (womackcompany.com).