{"id":32614,"date":"2018-05-31T14:38:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T18:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=32614"},"modified":"2018-05-31T14:38:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T18:38:51","slug":"4-tips-to-help-you-sleep-well-no-matter-where-you-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/4-tips-to-help-you-sleep-well-no-matter-where-you-are\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Help You Sleep Well No Matter Where You Are"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re away from your regular bed, even if you\u2019re staying at your partner\u2019s house, or you\u2019ve gone away with<\/span> the family somewhere<\/span><\/a>, it can throw your regular sleep routine off. It\u2019s not uncommon to find it tricky to slide off into perfect slumber.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fear not, because, with these tips, you will be able to sleep well no matter where you are!<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t expect each point to work 100% of the time for you; you might find certain ones work better, but just let the trial and error process take its course.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s an app for that!<\/b><\/p>\n

When you aren\u2019t in your own bed, things feel strange; the sounds aren\u2019t the same, and neither is the lighting or the smells. Why not give your brain and body some normality by taking<\/span> some earplugs<\/span><\/a>, a sleep mask, and a<\/span> white noise app<\/span><\/a> on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

By adopting this triumphant trio when it\u2019s time to get some sleep, no matter where you are, you\u2019ll get to sleep just as you would when you\u2019re tucked up in your own bed. You might find that you don\u2019t need all three, but this combination\u2019s been proven to provide a level of relaxation that\u2019s needed to drift into non-REM sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, it\u2019s the 21<\/span>st<\/span> century, so a face mask is perfectly acceptable for everyone and everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

Try Sleep Banking<\/b><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t actually the most well-recognized method of finding sleep no matter your location, but it\u2019s a strategy that could well work wonders when you need to rely on it the most. There\u2019s every chance that you will be sharing this one with your friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re staying away from the sanctuary of your bedroom for a while, the chances are that you\u2019re likely to be guaranteed to have some a certain level of sleep disruption. Being tired means that you could jeopardize the reason that you are away, but here\u2019s where<\/span> sleep banking<\/span><\/a> comes in to prevent this from happening.<\/span><\/p>\n

The clue is in the name; you literally have to \u2018bank\u2019 an additional thirty minutes to an hour of sleep for around three nights and voila, you will have set yourself up to overcome any potential sleep deprivation that could have been ready to interrupt your inertia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, who wouldn\u2019t fancy preparing for something by adding more sleep to their routine?<\/span><\/p>\n

Let the pillow be the savior<\/b><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot to be said about pillows, and therefore, when you go away, it\u2019s a great idea to take one of your favorite pillows you prefer to sleep with most and take it to wherever you are going too.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s an additional beneficial reason to do this because it\u2019s not simply a useful way to help you get to sleep, you can also use your pillow to nuzzle into and nap with as you travel to your destination (if you\u2019re not driving).<\/span><\/p>\n

As you\u2019ll no doubt be aware, no two pillows are the same. You really only have to think about your<\/span> own pillows<\/span><\/a> (it\u2019s okay to admit that you have a favorite) and realize that there are preferences people have. <\/span>
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Preferences can come in the form of the size of a pillow, its firmness and the materials used for the filling, so why would anyone want to risk having to deal with pillows that don\u2019t meet the necessary requirements?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s such a simple thing to do in bringing your own pillow, and this is a cost-effective way to help ensure sound sleep is achieved, no matter where you lay your head.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognize your routine<\/b><\/p>\n

Habit is essential, and this is where sleeping away from home can it a little trickier. Your routine is thrown out, but don\u2019t let this deter you at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve mentioned so far in this article, there are some things that you can do to bring normality to your sleep while you\u2019re away from home. Take advantage of small measures that might trigger the brain into thinking there is regularity and it becomes easier to get some sleep, regardless of where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, try getting the lights down low and into an ambient setting well before you head for the Land of Nod. Obviously, this can be slightly more difficult if you have gone on a camping weekend, but it\u2019ll work almost anywhere else!<\/span><\/p>\n

Artificial light from smartphones, etc., should be avoided – and this includes slipping under the sheets to get comfy before editing pictures for Instagram!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you take a warm shower usually, then aim to take one of those too; it\u2019s all about routine, after all, and they\u2019re relaxing, so it\u2019s a win-win.<\/span><\/p>\n

These pointers are sure to lead you in the right direction when it comes to catching some Z\u2019s before your head hits the pillow\u2026 Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to Sarah Cummings of SleepAdvisor.org<\/a> for this guest post and photo<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re away from your regular bed, even if you\u2019re staying at your partner\u2019s house, or you\u2019ve gone away with the family somewhere, it can throw your regular sleep routine off. It\u2019s not uncommon to find it tricky to slide off into perfect slumber. Fear not, because, with these tips, you will be able to sleep well no matter where you are! Don\u2019t expect each point to work 100% of the time for you; you might find certain ones work better, but just let the trial and error process take its course. There\u2019s an app for that! When you aren\u2019t…<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"Travel<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Guest Post","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/guest-post\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Guest Post","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/guest-post\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Guest Post","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/guest-post\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep.jpg?fit=900%2C600&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["Travel<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["life<\/a>","pillows<\/a>","sleep<\/a>","Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["life<\/span>","pillows<\/span>","sleep<\/span>","Travel<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 8 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on May 31, 2018","modified":"Updated on May 31, 2018"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on May 31, 2018 2:38 pm","modified":"Updated on May 31, 2018 2:38 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-8u2","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":33473,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/tips-for-seniors-to-get-a-more-restful-sleep\/","url_meta":{"origin":32614,"position":0},"title":"Tips For Seniors To Get A More Restful Sleep","author":"Guest Post","date":"October 18, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Whether you are traveling or just spending the night watching your grandchildren, there are many times when your sleep routines can be disrupted. 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