Are you always traveling for business? Do you find yourself exhausted after that last tradeshow? Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted, and forgetful are just a few symptoms of a burnt out business traveler.
 
The Miami Herald offered tips for professionals to fight burnout:
 
Sleep – Getting enough sleep is something that many entrepreneurs decide they can do without but it is one of the most important defenses against burnout. Our sleep expert Dr. Drake recommends adults get 7-8 hours of sleep.

Exercise – Physical activity helps reduce stress, so experts recommend a relaxing walk or bicycle ride, or a meditative yoga session.

Schedule a Timeout – It’s hard for many small-business owners to stop working, but scheduling some down time like watching TV for half an hour or reading a book can help keep burnout at bay.
 
Travelers who are constantly on the road can experience negative effects on their work but with a little effort, and sleep, experts say small business owners can alleviate the impacts of business traveling.
 
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Excitement over presents and family visits takes its toll. Just over 25 hours of sleep are lost by children due to a lack of time in bed caused by the excitement of the holiday season, says one study of 1,023 British parents released this week. Parents also lose out on an average of three hours’ sleep a night.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, there are basic daily sleep requirements for children, adolescents, pre-teens and teens. They recommend preschoolers get 11-13 hours, elementary school students get 10-12 hours, pre-teens get 9 – 11 hours, and teenagers get 8.5 – 9 hours of sleep each night.

To help kids sleep while away from home our sleep expert, Dr. Christopher Drake, offers parents the following sleep tips:
- Make time for kids to nap before or after being away from home for the night
- Bring your kids’ own pillows
- Make sure there are suitable sleep arrangements wherever your child is headed
- Pack comforting, familiar items such as night lights or books
- Have a light, healthy snack on hand in case your child gets hungry before bed or during the night