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7 Tips For Better Sleep While Traveling

Tossing and turning in a hotel room sucks…

Meg Bartlett
5 min readJan 25, 2023
Photo by Rhema Kallianpur on Unsplash

Wherever we are, my husband always sleeps like a rock.

I’ve become comfortable enough at home where I sleep well in my own bed but when we travel, it’s historically been a struggle. Every little noise jolts my brain awake.

I can always tell when my husband’s rolled onto his back because he’ll snore a little (love you, boo). It’s like he’s unconsciously rubbing it in… “I’m enjoying a great sleep,” his snores say.

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep on a vacation or work trip then you’re also probably a person that packs ear plugs and an eye mask. However, these extra items aren’t always the solution. Luckily, there are several other ways to fall and stay asleep while in an unfamiliar bed.

But first, it helps to understand WHY you have trouble sleeping outside your own home.

Why Can’t I Fall Or Stay Asleep?

The most obvious reason some people may have difficulty sleeping is related to a physical illness, condition, or medication you might be on. If you have heart problems, asthma, chronic pain, or another medical condition you should talk to your doctor about some potential solutions that can physically address your sleep.

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Meg Bartlett
Meg Bartlett

Written by Meg Bartlett

Author, dream and nightmare interpreter, Marine Corps veteran, and galactic cosmonaut. I love podcasting, snuggling pitties, and disc golfing.

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