Opt for the Smallest Bag
You are sitting in the same place for hours on end, and, at some point, no legroom in the world will be enough. You need to be smart about the way you utilize your space, and that means the personal bag you board the plane with has to be as small and as soft as possible.
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Squash the bag and move it around to fit your needs — under the seat, in the pocket of the seat in front of you, or behind your lower back when it starts hurting from sitting down for too long. Versatility is key.
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Hack Your Biological Clock
Not everybody has been blessed with the ability to fall asleep on a plane. For some of us, if we aren't lying down on a cushy surface, our bodies just can't nod off. One way to go around that mechanism is to brush your teeth on the plane.
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You see, brushing your teeth is part of your pre-bedtime routine anyway (at least we hope it is), so doing it on the plane will send your body the message it's time to catch some Zs.