#822 - Dr Andy Galpin - The New Science Of Heart Health, VO2 Max & Sleep Hacking
Modern Wisdom
Minimizing the First Night Effect When Sleeping Away from Home
The First Night Effect, a common issue for travelers, can disrupt sleep due to unfamiliar environments. To minimize this effect, it's crucial to recreate the comforts of home. Start by ensuring that the new sleeping environment has familiar smells, visuals, and sounds. Incorporate transportable elements such as a subtle lavender scent and specific visual cues that mirror your home. Additionally, use a noise machine set below 35 decibels to maintain auditory familiarity. Bringing familiar items like your pillowcase can enhance comfort. Maintaining your usual routine, from showering to using the same soap, can further promote relaxation and signal your body that it's time to sleep. By implementing these strategies, travelers can significantly improve their sleep quality on the road.
