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Tips for thriving on long flights

Eight hours into my flight from Los Angeles to Singapore I realized that I still had TEN hours to go! Even though I was surrounded by 300 new "friends," I was a bit worried about my mental stability. Here are some tips so you can not only survive, but thrive, during long flights.

Before the flight:

• Reserve the seat that is best for you when booking your flight. Whether you prefer an aisle or window seat, having the seat you like is vital to having a good flight. Use the web site SeatGuru to make sure your seat fully reclines and isn't in a high traffic area.

• Request a special meal when you book your flight. Special meals are usually better than standard airline food, and you will be served first. I like the "Asian Vegetarian" meal which is usually Indian food.

• Charge all of your electrical devices and bring an extra power pack. Not all planes have electric plugs or UBS plugs. I like to put my plugs, cords, and chargers in a small bag in my carry-on so they are all together and easy to find

• Pack a light jacket. If you are female a shawl is convenient and packs easily. There is nothing worse than being cold for 10 hours!

• Pack snacks. Nuts, fruit, crackers and cheese are good supplements to the airline food. This also allows you to eat when you are hungry, not when the airline decides to feed you. Snacks are also handy to have when you have when changing planes, or waiting out flight delays.

• Get a good night sleep the night before flying. If you begin your travel day exhausted, you will have a grim flight.

• Prepare entertainment for your flight. Load your phone or tablet with new music, movies or TV shows. Bring an easy reading book. Flying is the time to be entertained.

During the flight:

• When you board, set your watch to your destination time. Do your best to sleep when it's nighttime at your destination, and stay awake when it's daytime there. Even if you don't sleep, when it is "nighttime" close your eyes and rest. Use eye shades and noise reduction headphones or a white noise app on your phone. Ear plugs are a cheap alternative.

• Drink plenty of water. Bring your own water bottle and fill it before boarding. I like Camelbak

• Don't drink caffeine or alcohol. Both alcohol and caffeine disrupt your ability to sleep and can disrupt sleep rhythms at your designation. Bring your own non-caffeine tea bags.

• Walks the aisle every couple of hours. This can prevent leg cramps and deep vein thrombosis. Every hour do simple stretches in your seat to help avoid stiffness and pain.

Long flights aren't easy on the body or spirit. But these tips should help you feel more energetic when you land at your destination.

How do you survive and thrive long flights?