By Michael Breus, Ph.D
Q. I always have trouble sleeping when I travel, and it makes it harder to enjoy my vacation. Any tips?
A. Almost everyone has trouble snoozing without the familiar sounds, smells, textures and other subconscious cues that help us doze off at home. Still, you can get a good night's rest wherever you are. Here's how:
On a plane: Support your head with a c-shaped pillow (try one made from heat-sensitive foam) or wrap two airline pillows in a blanket to create your own. For slumber-friendly silence, try noise-cancellation headphones, which emit sound-blocking frequencies. Low-tech foam earplugs also work.
In the car: Want to nap while someone else drives? Tune out traffic din with a white-noise CD and block out headlights with a blackout mask.
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