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Travel
2012-06-21 09:15:39
Getting a good night’s sleep in a hotel
Q: I realize this may sound weird, but I travel a lot and have frequent hotel stays. The problem is that I can never get to sleep, no matter where I stay and it is starting to affect job performance. Please tell me how I can get better sleep while away from home.
A: Sleep does not always come easy and being away from the home environment sometimes makes it even more difficult. However, there are things you can do to help overcome those issues and finally get the rest you need.
First, start with the things you would do to get rest at home. The same will apply to getting sleep in a hotel room. Make sure that you do the things conducive to sleeping such as staying away from caffeine or providing a time to unwind before you get in bed. If reading helps make you sleepy, read as long as you can until your body is ready to rest.
Avoid eating late as digestion sometimes interferes with getting proper rest.
Next, consider bringing your own pillow. Many people do not realize just how much using a different pillow can disturb their sleep or how many times they partially wake to adjust a pillow to which they are unaccustomed.
Request a room away from stairs, elevators, and pools, as well as away from vending machines, to cut down on the noise. If noise is still a problem, consider using a white noise machine that will electronically drown out background noise. If the light is a problem, find a hotel that uses back-out shades.
I hope these tips set you on course for comfortable slumber and work success!
