Sleeping on a plane comes easily for a few people – my husband being one of them. For the rest of us, trying to sleep on a plane is frustrating to the max. I could sleep more easily in a room full of hyperactive kindergartners than an economy-class plane seat.If you have problems sleeping on a plane, here are some tips to help.Get the right seat: try for a window set, in a row where seats recline (some seats don’t.) Being in the window seat lets you lean against the wall when trying to rest. The downside of sitting in the window seat is that it’s much harder to get to the aisle if you need to use the facilities. Life’s a tradeoff.
Avoid caffeine & alcohol: this should be common sense. Caffeine makes us jittery, & alcohol makes us sleep less deeply. Be aware that studies show the effect of alcohol on a plane is double that of drinking on the ground.Give yourself room: having enough legroom can make a big difference in your ability to get comfortable. When traveling on a long flight, I make a point of only carrying on one bag…& putting it in the overhead storage. I try to only put my laptop, a couple books, & my sleep accessories in the underseat storage.Try to fall asleep early: it’s usually easiest to enter a drowsy state during takeoff. I’m told that during takeoff the cabin has decreased oxygen levels & an increased G-force. The combination of these makes us drowsy. Whatever the reason, I do tend to nod off more easily prior to getting into the air.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/993582
