Sleep Like a Pro On The Go: Travel Tips to Avoid Restless Nights

The Doze Podcast

Ep. 37 This week on the Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski shares practical tips to ensure restful sleep while traveling. From adjusting your sleep schedule and packing essential items to selecting the right room and creating a cozy environment, Soda covers everything you need for a good night's sleep while away from home. Discover advice on handling different time zones, minimizing noise, and maintaining comfort during your journey. Tune in for strategies to optimize your travel experience and wake up refreshed, no matter where you are.

Key Takeaways:

• Pre-Travel Preparations: Adjust your sleep schedule and pack essentials like a sleep mask, earplugs, and essential oils to create a sleep-friendly travel kit.
• During the Journey: Book flights aligned with natural sleep patterns, wear comfortable clothes, limit alcohol, and stay hydrated to minimize jet lag and ensure better sleep.
• Adapting to New Time Zones: Spend time outdoors for natural light exposure, stick to local meal and sleep times, take short naps if necessary, and practice grounding by walking barefoot on grass.
• Choosing the Right Room: Opt for rooms away from elevators and ice machines, choose higher floors, and corner rooms to minimize noise. Set up your sleep space by blocking out light and sounds.
• Sleep Environment: Adjust the room temperature, bring personal items like travel pillows and familiar scents, and ensure you have snacks and water to stay comfortable and hydrated.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Adjusting your sleep schedule a few days before you leave can make all the difference in how well you sleep while you're away."
2. "Exposure to natural light helps regulate your internal clock, so spend time outdoors during daylight hours, especially in the morning."
3. "With a little preparation and some simple hacks, you can turn any room into a sleep sanctuary."

Resources:

• Sleep Space App: Recommended to drown out background noise and to maintain deep sleep. [Free 14-Day Trial Link]
• Light Dims: Reusable black cling-ons to cover intrusive LED lights.
• Amber Night Light: Dimmable night light ideal for travel.
• Ember Wave Device: Wearable Wrist Band: A personal thermostat to maintain comfort. Code: THEDOZE15
• Amber Blueblocker Glasses: To minimize exposure to blue light after the sun has set.
• Moldable Ear Plugs: Comfortable fit and seal to keep out noise for a deeper night's sleep.
• Magnesium Spray: Ideal for travelers, offering quick relief from muscle tension, improved sleep quality, reduced stress, and convenient portability, all while being fast-absorbing for immediate benefits.
• Sleep EyeMask: Best rated to block out all the light that can disrupt your sleep.
• Light Therapy Lamp: Use it as a natural energy booster and to set yourself to a different time zone.
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Perfect for travel. It helps open airways, relieve snoring, and reduce inflammation. Apply on pressure points.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: Travel Sleep Tips for a Restful Vacation

2:01 Tips for Optimizing Sleep and Adjusting to New Time Zones

3:54 Choosing the Best Hotel Room for Optimal Sleep Quality

4:28 Optimizing Your Sleep Space Using Sensory Techniques

5:22 Tips for Minimizing Noise and Light for Better Sleep

7:28 Creating a Comfortable Sleep Environment While Traveling

8:37 Transform Any Room Into a Sleep Sanctuary With Simple Hacks