TRAVEL TIP OF THE DAY - INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND WHEN TO SLEEP - 2.16.2017 TRAVEL TIPS
International travel and when to sleep!
When to sleep during international travel can make such a huge difference not only at the beginning of your trip but also at the end.
So when should you sleep??
At the start of your trip the answer depends on when you will arrive at your destination
*If you are arriving in the evening then try NOT to sleep on the plane. This way you will be tired and able to sleep once you arrive at your destination.
*If you are arriving in the morning then try to sleep on the plane. DO NOT sleep when you get to your destination until it is time to go to bed. It will be hard because you will be tired, just try to stay active. Staying active will make it easier to stay up. Then when you go to bed at night you will get a great night's sleep and wake up with your body clock better adjusted to the new time.
* If you are arriving in the middle of the day try to get a little sleep on the plane. DO NOT take a nap when you get to your destination. Again, wait until it is time to go to bed.
At the end of your trip follow the same rules as the beginning. You want to be as tired as possible when you finally go to sleep. Bottom line - you want to get a good nights sleep the first night of your trip and the first night home. This will help immensely with jet lag. Also stay hydrated!!
We found this out the hard way. During our first trip overseas we landed in London at 7:00 AM. We checked into the hotel early because we were so tired. We were overexcited on the flight over so we didn't really sleep. We slept for a few hours and of course felt better, but when it came time to sleep at night we weren't really tired. We spent the first part of the trip extremely jet lagged.
If we know we need to get sleep on the plane then we make sure we have something with us that will help us sleep. There are plenty of over the counter sleeping aids.
#travelingmovesme #jetlag #sleepy
So when should you sleep??
At the start of your trip the answer depends on when you will arrive at your destination
*If you are arriving in the evening then try NOT to sleep on the plane. This way you will be tired and able to sleep once you arrive at your destination.
*If you are arriving in the morning then try to sleep on the plane. DO NOT sleep when you get to your destination until it is time to go to bed. It will be hard because you will be tired, just try to stay active. Staying active will make it easier to stay up. Then when you go to bed at night you will get a great night's sleep and wake up with your body clock better adjusted to the new time.
* If you are arriving in the middle of the day try to get a little sleep on the plane. DO NOT take a nap when you get to your destination. Again, wait until it is time to go to bed.
At the end of your trip follow the same rules as the beginning. You want to be as tired as possible when you finally go to sleep. Bottom line - you want to get a good nights sleep the first night of your trip and the first night home. This will help immensely with jet lag. Also stay hydrated!!
We found this out the hard way. During our first trip overseas we landed in London at 7:00 AM. We checked into the hotel early because we were so tired. We were overexcited on the flight over so we didn't really sleep. We slept for a few hours and of course felt better, but when it came time to sleep at night we weren't really tired. We spent the first part of the trip extremely jet lagged.
If we know we need to get sleep on the plane then we make sure we have something with us that will help us sleep. There are plenty of over the counter sleeping aids.
#travelingmovesme #jetlag #sleepy
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