Traveling can be stressful. Whether it’s overbooked planes, canceled flights or lost luggage, traveling can present frustrating and unpredictable situations with no warning. And while you can’t exactly plan for situations like this, you can control how you react to them.
Here are five therapist-approved tips for avoiding stress while traveling:
Get Some Sleep
While the excitement of your upcoming trip might keep you up at night, getting a good night’s sleep before traveling is crucial. Not only will you be in better shape for your travels—when you’re tired and cranky, it’s a lot more likely that a stressor will push you over the edge—but you’ll be better prepared to deal with a different time zone.
