ED U C AT I O N By Sarah Suydam
T I P S F O R C AT C H I N G
QUALITY SHUT-EYE WHILE FLYING
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Catching some qualit y shut-eye on a f light isn’t always the easiest task, especially when it’s not necessarily always the most predictable experience. Thank fully, there are some tips, tricks and gadgets sure to make the process a lot more comfortable, whether you’re traveling a few hundred miles or a few thousand.
THINK ABOUT YOUR L AYERS . Pla nes a re notor ious
BLOCK OUT UNWANTED LIGHT. Close your row ’s
when it comes to bei ng eit her f reez i ng cold or scorch i ng
w i ndow shade i f possible a nd pop on a l ig ht-block i ng
hot, ma k i ng it a ta l l task to na i l you r t ravel out f it ever y
mask to give yourself as dim an environment as possible.
t i me. A way to m it igate t h is? Dress i n layers! Choosi ng
Thank fully, you’ve got options when it comes to choosing
items w it h z ippers or t hat a re looser f it t i ng (a nd don’t
an eye mask to suit your needs. From luxurious washable
have to go over you r head) a re sma r t choices. A lso, opt
silk to weighted masks, there’s something for ever yone’s
for some coz y sock s to keep you r feet wa r m a nd consider
needs. There are even molded options that provide a w ider
pack i ng a sma l l t h row or la rge sca r f to w rap up i n for
a nd deeper eye space t ha n most convent iona l models,
ex t ra coz i ness.
perfect for t hose who don’t want to ruin eye makeup or wa nt t he abi lit y to bli n k f reely. If you’re i n a pi nch, a
I N V E S T I N N O I S E- C A N CE LI N G H E A D PH O N E S .
hoodie w ith the drawstrings pulled tight also does the job,
W het her you’re hopi ng to l isten to a podcast, music or
even if it’s not the most fashionable choice.
aud iobook— or a re si mply look i ng for some peace a nd qu iet—noise-c a ncel i ng headphones shou ld be on you r
A PILLOW OR TWO CAN GO A LONG WAY. A qualit y
rada r. Because t hey ’l l be on you r ea rs for a good wh i le,
neck pillow is an absolute must. Opt for an adjustable,
ensu re t he f it is com for table a nd test t hem out a rou nd
ergonom ic opt ion t hat not on ly prov ides com for t, but
t he house before emba rk i ng on you r t r ip. You ca n t ha n k
ac t ua l suppor t, as wel l. Some neck pi l low s a re even
us later.
desig ned w it h ch i n suppor t i n m i nd to keep you f rom feeling like a bobblehead or like you’re going to wake up w ith a k ink in your neck. Another addition to consider is a lumbar support pillow, ideal for keeping that lower back in check.
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