From Sensory Overload to Solitude: Organizing the Perfect Recharge During Travel

On this episode of the Traveling Introvert, I share tips for event organization and maintaining routines while traveling. I speak from personal experience of running a large event and highlights the importance of having someone to ensure the event organizer stays hydrated and fed. I talk about being prepared for potential delays and offers advice on having a meeting before an event to run through everything step by step. She recommends booking recharge time or activities in advance to prevent wasted time and provides insight into finding her favorite restaurants in a new city. Topic: Preparing for an event - Tips for organizing events and making the event organizer's life easier- The importance of having someone to make sure the event organizer is properly hydrated and fed throughout the event- Expecting and planning for potential delays such as people being late or traffic- Having a meeting before any event and running through everything step by step to ensure everyone knows what they need to do- Having a designated bag person to remind you of important timing
Topic: Maintaining routines while traveling - Traveling and being out of routine can cause people to feel out of sorts- Maintaining certain routines, like going for a walk or getting alone time, even while traveling- The lack of alone time can cause people to feel cranky and lose their minds- One should force themselves to take time for solitude and maintain their routines, even when travelling
Topic: Taking recharge time - After an event, the speaker knew they needed recharge time and booked a hotel to be alone and also a massage- Recommending booking recharge time or activities in advance instead of wasting time trying to find them last minute