Saturday, 1 December 2012
Carribean Airlines - How to Sleep Well While Traveling
I am here to tell you just that! How does one avoid insomnia under such circumstances? On top of that you are traveling; ). Under your covers (and perhaps in the arms of your sweetheart, first the fact that you are not in your bed! Traveling present the perfect kind of scenario to ruin your sleep! One of the times sleep is unavoidably affected is when you are traveling. Being sleep-deprived can have serious consequences on your mental and physical health. Sleep is often an underestimated aspect of health.
Sleeping Well While Traveling
Clothes
The basic key here is to wear clothes you are most comfortable and relaxed in. Then wear socks, if you are finicky about your feet. Do not wear thick or tight clothing while sleeping - it is important that your body be able to breathe. You may even done yourself in a pair of shorts if they make you feel more comfortable than track pants. You can wear track pants and a loose t-shirt. Look for comfortable alternatives. But wearing night-wear on a flight can be rather awkward. At home you can wear night-wear. The kind of clothes you wear while sleeping affect your body movements and hence your sleep.
And I mean it when I say anything; you can wear just about anything! But honestly - it is so much easier for you guys, for Men: I am not a sexist!
You can quickly go into the washroom and wear your inners, once you wake up. But then to keep a jacket or a sweater at hand, another option would be to not wear undergarments. Or you can layer up - wearing a camisole inside a t-shirt can help, then I would suggest you go for a plus-sized t-shirt, if you are absolutely not okay with wearing undergarments while sleeping. For Women: One important tip would be to carry a set of undergarments that you would be comfortable sleeping in.
Pillows
You could also roll a bedspread into a makeshift pillow. One more option could be to use a soft handbag stuffed with clothes that you don't mind getting crumpled. All you have to do is blow it up! Some alternatives to a pillow include an inflatable pillow. For it is rather difficult to carry a pillow along with your luggage, this is one things we all dearly miss while traveling!
Blanket
Then remember to pack clothes accordingly, if you do not want to carry a blanket. And are very very warm indeed, occupy almost no space in the bag, easy to carry, they are very light-weight! The best alternative to a blanket would be a shawl - especially a warm Pashmina (Cashmere) shawl. But it is always better to check on this before you board - you don't want to be cold and shivering on the plane! So you won't have to worry about it, some airlines provide the passengers with a blanket.
Music and/or Books
You are good to go, if your phone is equipped with the facility of turning it onto the airplane mode. So it would be advisable not to carry your music on the phone, you might be required to switch your phones off. Especially instrumental songs, same effect can be brought upon by some good soothing music. That kind of stuff soothes the mind and calms you down and helps you relax before you go to bed. Nothing like it, if you are used to reading some spiritual book before sleeping. It would be a good idea to carry the same with you while traveling. Many people have the habit of reading books or listening to music before they go to sleep.
Meditation and Deep Breathing
Deep breathing may serve the same purpose, if you are not very fond of meditation. It has an amazing effect. Listen to the air enter and leave your body, you observe your breathing pattern. And concentrate only and only on your breathing, deep breathing is when you block out all thoughts. Deep breathing also works wonders - I speak from personal experience. This can be very important, if you are a light sleeper. Peaceful sleep, meditation can also give you worry-free. It helps them feel rejuvenated when hey get up; many people like to meditate before they go to bed. Meditation is probably one of the best things you can ever do to your mind and body.
Eat Healthy and Eat Less
Also avoid consuming beverages like coffee - they are sure to drive your sleep away! Especially if you consume them just before sleeping, they make you uneasy. Avoid eating junk food and oily foodstuffs, at the same time. Eat something that is light on the stomach. As more energy is consumed to digest them, avoid eating salad and raw food. Also make sure you eat healthy food. And it also helps you sleep better, it helps you overcome motion-sickness. It is advisable to eat less while you are traveling.
Sleeping Pills
You can go for sleeping pills alternatives that may just do the trick without taking the risk on the other hand, It is hence best to consult your physician before you decide to consume sleeping pills. And that is never a good thing to happen; the simple reason to be so careful about this is that one may become habituated to taking pills and depend on them so heavily that sleeping in one's own house without popping a pill becomes difficult. Only then would I advise you to consult a doctor and ask him/her about medication available to take care of your travel-insomnia, if in spite of taking care about all the above things you are unable to sleep well. Sleeping pills should be your last resort. This is a rather controversial topic.
Sweet dreams! Hope you sleep like a baby! No matter where you are, i am sure you are bound to get a good night's sleep, but with the above easy to follow tips! Sleep is something that is more or less compromised on when we are traveling around for pleasure or work.
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