7 Tips To Catch Zzzs While Stuck At The Airport
Sleepers, it is officially holiday season. These end-of-the year trips aren’t all cheer and mistletoe, so you may find yourself stuck in an airport while on your way to Grandmothers. You might want to get some sleep if that happens. Here are seven tips to make your holiday stress-free.
1. 1.) Hospitable Airports
You should do some research on the airports you’re visiting to make sure you don’t end up staying longer than you intended. A few U.S. airports provide cots for stranded passengers as well as Minute Suites. Minute Suites cost a small fee. However, upon request, airport staff will provide fresh pillows, blankets and even a small TV with Netflix ready and waiting.
2. 2.) Sleep In Shifts
You and your travel companions may be aching to take a break but don’t trust the thousands of people around you. Instead, sleep in shifts. With the possibility of your phone or laptop being stolen mid-sleep, it can be hard to fall asleep. Have your friend watch and make sure you return the favor.
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A relaxing playlist you create on your smartphone can help you relax enough to fall asleep. Studies have shown that music can reduce anxiety. Research alsoshows, however, that certain tunes are more suitable for nap-time than others. Classical music has been shown to be a good choice for insomnia and improve sleep quality. Don’t worry if you aren’t a fan of classical music. Researchers consider any song that has a beat rate of 60 beats per hour to be ideal for sleeping.
Examples of popular examples include Stay With Me by Sam Smith and The Boxer, Simon & Garfunkel.
4.) 4.) Meditate
You don’t have to listen to music to soothe your nerves. Try mindful meditation instead. Research suggests that meditation before bed can reduce anxiety and help you sleep better. Who knows? Perhaps you’ll incorporate this healthy habit into your nighttime routine. There is an app that will help you meditate if meditation is something you have never done before.
5. 5.) Get Creative With Your Carry-on
You don’t have to stay up at an airport for hours. Consider creating your own private sleeping space. Get creative with your carry-on! For a sleeping mask, you can wrap a scarf around your eyes, or roll up a towel to make a pillow. You could also use your suitcase to double as an ottoman. You can also add an additional pair of socks if you have the option. Research has shown that warmer feet indicate that your brain is ready to go to sleep.
6. 6.) Snack Preparedness
A few foods have been scientifically shown to induce sleepiness. Many of these foods are cheap and easily available at airports. Melatonin is a hormone that makes you sleepy. It can be found in almonds, walnuts, bananas and cherries, as well as oranges, cherry, almonds, bananas and cherries. You might feel anxious about eating, so you can try a few airport restaurants to find chamomile tea. It is also well-known for its calming properties.
7.Simply Breathe
Although it may sound simple, there are certain breathing techniques that can be used to calm nerves and induce sleep. Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as abdominal breathing, is simple to learn and can be done sitting or lying down. Simply breathe in slowly through the nose. Allow your lower belly to rise, then your chest. Then, focus on filling up your lungs. When your abdomen feels full, you can breathe out slowly through the mouth.
This will increase oxygen exchange and lower your heart rate. It will also lower your blood pressure.
Make Friends!
You’re all here to spend time with the people you love. If you’re stuck in a terminal waiting with many other passengers who are delayed, why not stop scrolling on social media and make new friends? Social interaction is proven to improve physical and psychological health. If you feel better, it will help you sleep better. You might find that they are just as anxious to get home as you are and may have an interesting story to share.
