How to get over Travel Anxiety part 1

#TRAVEL ANXIETY

Travel anxiety can cause problems with your sleep, keeping you up at night or causing you to wake early with worry or excitement. And if you’re having trouble sleeping, that can make travel anxiety worse, too. Of course, while you’re traveling, it can be tough to get enough rest, and traveling often comes with stress and anxiety.

HOW ANXIETY AFFECTS SLEEP (AND VICE VERSA)

Anxiety and sleep go hand in hand. When you’re well rested, you can deal with anxiety better. And when you feel less anxious, you sleep better. But if you’re tired, you’re more likely to feel anxious, and if you feel anxious, you may have a harder time getting a good night’s sleep.

HOW TO SLEEP BETTER WITH TRAVEL ANXIETY

If you’re feeling restless or anxious about upcoming travel, or find that you have a hard time getting a good night’s sleep because you’re too anxious about traveling, there’s hope. There are a number of things you can do to reduce your anxiety about sleep and travel and stay well rested while you’re traveling.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR JET LAG

If you’re traveling to another time zone, you will likely experience jet lag, which can make you feel excessively tired, and in turn, stressed about your energy level. You can reduce the impact of jet lag by adjusting your sleep and wake times to your destination’s time zone ahead of your trip. You should also plan ahead so that you’ll have time to take a short nap when you reach your destination if needed.

PACK AHEAD OF TIME

Don’t wait until the night before you leave to start packing your bags. You’ll be stressed out and may stay up too late worrying about what you may have forgotten. You should gather your necessities and pack them early enough so that you can use the evening before you leave to get enough rest rather than feeling anxious about what you have or haven’t packed. Starting early will give you time to remember everything instead of staying up late scrambling.

PRACTICE HEALTHY SLEEP HYGIENE

Healthy sleep hygiene means practicing good sleep habits at home and on the road. For example, sticking to a regular routine, avoiding caffeine or heavy exercise before bed, avoiding screen time before bed, and sleeping in an environment that is cool, dark, and comfortable. Even if you’re in an unusual environment, you can do your best to follow your usual routine and create a healthy sleep environment.