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As we enter 2016, most of us start the new year with resolutions of losing those 10 pounds we put on, getting our personal budgets in order, and being more productive while at work. It may be easy to be productive while in the office, but what about when you're on the road? We spoke with many of our frequent travelers and asked them how they stay productive whilst traveling.

Identify what distracts you. In order to be productive, it's vital to know what exactly it is that distracts you. Take a week to track how you spend your time, whether it's using a time tracker like RescueTime, a spreadsheet, or old fashioned pen and paper. Be honest with yourself through the process, noting what distractions hit you and when. At the end of the week, evaluate how you spend your time.

Double-up your workload. If you find it difficult to get work done while traveling, try doubling up your workload before traveling or use your flying time to get as much done as possible on the way to your destination.

Prioritize your to-do list. Although we might not all be Type A personalities, it doesn't mean we wouldn't benefit from a more organized to-do list. Build out your list, separating tasks by different priority levels. While it is always tempting to pick the smallest tasks, setting priority levels will remind you to tackle the largest projects first. Try using your commute or even the night before to set your priorities. Use apps like Evernote, Asana, Momentum, or even  Google Calendar, your list will be synced between your devices effortlessly. This way, you can arrive at the office or your destination ready to work.

Get a good pair of noise canceling headphones. Whether working from a cafe, hotel or anywhere else, it's usually impossible to control the noise around you. People talking, loud music, construction and traffic all make it hard to concentrate. Try a slipping on a pair of  noise isolating headphones to block them all out. Play some sort of ambient soundtrack (try  Brain.fm), and because outside noise is largely inaudible, the music volume can stay low enough that it doesn't distract.

Prioritize your email box. While on the road, it can be difficult to carve out time to check your email. Using an app like InboxMind assigns a priority to each email - a priority that reflects your priorities. It then automatically organizes your inbox so you stay focused on the truly important things.

Delta Air Lines Extends MQM Promotion to January 31, 2016

Still hoping to reach Diamond, Platinum, Gold or Silver Medallion status for 2016? There is still time! Delta Air Lines has extended their Buy MQM's promotion until January 31, 2016. Delta is providing Medallion members with the opportunity to purchase up to 10,000  Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that will apply toward your 2016 status. This is an excellent opportunity for travelers who are close to either retaining their current Elite status or the next level, without flying the required miles.  Click here for complete terms and conditions, and to purchase MQMs.

Delta Flies Highest in BTN's Annual Airline Survey

For the fifth consecutive year, corporate travel managers have named Delta Air Lines their favorite airline. The carrier once again earned the top score in all 10 categories in BTN's Annual Airline Survey, and it continued to gain ground on its competition. Its total score presided 0.9 points higher, on a five-point scale, than all its competitors. The carrier also raised its total score slightly year over year, improving in seven of 10 categories. Looking forward, Delta plans to further develop its Corporate Priority program, in which travelers of corporate clients receive elevated priority in cases of delays, cancellations or oversold situations, vice president of commercial operations Kristen Shovlin said, "We're putting an emphasis and protection around prioritizing corporate travelers. We've listened to customers and are building on what they want."