Why You Can't Sleep in New Places | Lubbock News

Why can’t you sleep the first night in a new place? Science says your brain’s on high alert—evolutionarily wired to stay awake in unfamiliar territory. Even fancy hotels trigger this “first-night effect,” which fades over time but hits younger and older adults harder. Travel stressors like odd lighting or family drama can worsen it, but sometimes escaping daily life helps. Experts suggest sleep hygiene, familiar items, calming bedtime rituals, visualization, or affirmations to ease hypervigilance—and if you’re traveling for something big, arrive a day early to sleep like normal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01d0394d561568c7