Sleeping on a plane seems to be one of those things where you’re either gifted with the ability to close your eyes and immediately drift off into dreamland, or you’re among the rest of us struggling to get some shut-eye on the flight. From the ‘curl myself into a tiny ball’ approach to the ‘lean on my tray table and hope my head doesn’t get squashed’ method, my neck pillow and I have tried every contortion imaginable. Caffeine “just to stay awake”. Drinking a coffee or soft drink before boarding can delay melatonin release for hours, leaving your body wired when the lights dim. Skipping hydration. Cabin humidity averages 20 per cent — drier than the Sahara. Dehydration contributes to headaches and poor circulation that can interrupt rest. Ignoring routine. Try to get the same amount of sleep as you would at home. Eating, sleeping or working at random times throws off the circadian rhythm. Signal to your body it’s time to rest by brushing your teeth and washing your face, just like you would normally.
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