Travel can be exhausting, and getting
rest can even more frustrating. These tips will help you sleep on a
plane, fall asleep, and stay asleep.
1. Pack what you need to sleep. If you
have a favorite blanket or pillow (that is a manageable size), bring it
in your carry-on or personal item.
2. Getting comfortable is half the
battle. Make sure you have some earplugs or earphones you can plug into
your iPod or phone for something soothing sounds.
3. Pack an empty water bottle and fill
it up once you get past TSA, so you have something to drink. Now, you
won’t worry about missing drink service on the plane.
4. Stretch out before you get on the plane. A little yoga just before you leave the hotel would be even better!
5. Slip your shoes off – clean feet and
socks only, please – and rest your feet on your carry-on luggage to
improve your postures.
6. Don’t forget a sleep mask. Even if
you never wear one at home, make sure you cover your eyes to block out
light from the windows and fellow passengers devices.
7. If you have trouble with neck pain
after sleeping on the plane, try one of those hand neck pillows. If your
head has a habit of falling forward, wear the pillow around the front
of your neck like a necklace. It will support your chin and keep your
head pushed back against your headrest.
8. Try a snack that makes you sleepy.
Avoid sugary treats from the trolley and try peanut butter and crackers
or cheese and crackers, almonds, cherries, and dark chocolate. (Note
that milk chocolate contains tyrosine which the body converts to
dopamine – a stimulant.)
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