How to Sleep on a Plane

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For business professionals who travel frequently, figuring out how to sleep on a plane can be worth its weight in research considering that sleep deprivation can affect endurance, mood and cognitive skills. There are a range of hacks to ease yourself into sleep easily. Depending on what works best for you, these can include: using earplugs, a sleep mask, wearing comfortable clothing, using a donut pillow for neck support and/or selecting a seat in an airplane that suits your sleeping position.

Some other tips:

Avoid flight-induced dehydration by drinking water regularly over several days before your trip. Avoid caffeinated beverages during travel.
Bring a lavender-scented spray to use on your neck pillow.
Wear a baseball cap to pull over your eyes.
Book aircrafts that offer flatbed service, or seats that recline back 180 degrees.
Request a seat next to an empty one when possible.

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