5 Tips for Sleeping Better Away From Home
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This post was inspired by a younger traveler friend of mine who struggles to sleep well when she is away from home. She texted me asking about something she was doing and the conversation drifted to where she was headed with her family. She told me how much she struggles when she is away from home and I realized that she isn’t the only person who has this problem. Everybody travels at some point. Everybody leaves the comfort of their own bed eventually and had to sleep somewhere different. Here are my tips for Sleeping well away from your own bed.
1. Tell yourself you will sleep well
As you lay down, right before you go you sleep, take a moment in peace and silence and tell yourself you will sleep well. Be grateful for your shelter and nestle into your covers. It helps. I promise.
2. Herbal tea
People crack on herbal tea, but chamomile helps your sleep because it calms your digestive system. Your digestive system takes a toll while you sleep and being nervous about being in a new place can keep your adrenaline going. New sounds, new smells, and new sensations can stimulate your fight or flight response and that can keep you awake. Herbal tea can help combat these chemical reactions and keep your body in check.
3. Pillows!
Being comfortable matters. Having pillows that cradle you and make you feel safe can mean the difference between a good night's sleep and not. If you have the luxury of a comfy bed, take advantage. Order extra pillows if you can.
4. Duplicate home habits
If you're like me and you listen to sounds of the ocean or a fireplace when you lay down, then find a way to do that somewhere new. Try buying a track and downloading it to your phone or mp3 player. If you have internet, YouTube is always trustworthy.
5. Air conditioning
As mammals, lower temperatures reduce our energy levels and make it easier to sleep. If you have the luxury, turn down the air conditioning and see if the lower temperature helps you relax and sleep harder.
Best of luck to you all. I hope you find these tips helpful when you try to sleep somewhere unfamiliar.
Thanks, y'all!
