![]() ![]() But for some people, a cocktail or two does the trick. This isn't a great idea for everyone, nor is it good for hydration. ![]() This is the same principle, but better.Ä«ooze. You've probably already tried to lean forward on the tray table with miserable results. A nice bag gives me something to lean over, and put my arms across, that supports me as I snooze. We all know the degree of incline of the average airplane seat is near vertical. Yes, another thing that I know makes me look weird, but in truth, I'm the smart one. (Pack things that can't be damaged in the bag's top layer so you can put the weight of your legs down.) Pull your carry-on out from under the seat and put your feet on it. This works when your knees start aching after many hours, and it brings your body a touch closer to the fetal position that many of us default to when we're at home in our beds. Maybe the exertion releases endorphins that help them along. I don't know why this works for some people. Tighten every muscle in your body as hard as you can. Do it for 30 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds. Something about retreating into my personal cloth bubble helps me drift away. I'll be arriving bushy-tailed while they arrive like shambling zombies. I don't care if people think I look weird and send my picture to Passenger Shaming. Buy it at home, because it's not sold in some countries. It's an assist, but it won't knock you out if you're not already inclined to sleep. ![]() Pop the pill a few hours before the flight. Take a melatonin pill. That's the hormone that our bodies use to put us to sleep naturally. For those, since you know you'll never have enough time to get what you need, just try to steal as much time as you can. For flights that are just a little too short for that, like a 5-hour run from New York to Paris, this tactic can be risky. This works well for very long flights that last long enough to get your usual hours of rest. Board tired. The night before, cheat yourself of a couple of hours of sleep-not more. ![]()
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