Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and you're living or travelling to a hot country? Well, here are some specific tips to take into account.
1. Bring the right clothes
A hat and sunglasses are essential. If there is a lot of sunshine, you will need to protect yourself from the bright lights. Otherwise, you might be drained unnecessarily. Also, some countries, such as desert countries, become very cold in the evening. So bring along a sweater.
2. Drink enough
Don't dehydrate yourself. If you're hiking, take a 2 liter bottle of water with you.
3. Switch temperatures
Don't move too quickly from hot to cold spaces. If you prefer air conditioning, stay in areas that have air conditioning. Don't go from the heat right into a cold shop. And if you're working in a hot country, try to set the temperature at work as it is at home.
4. Buy a body cooler
They exist in various shapes, but the principle is the same: they cool your body. Try if you find a cooling vest or for your neck on eBay.
5. No-noise air conditioner
In a hotel, ask for a room with the least noise. And especially the noise coming from the air conditioner. If you live there, test the noise before buying your air conditioner.
6. Swimming
Swimming is a good idea: it cools your body while putting salt on your skin. However, don't jump into ice-cold water just like that.
7. Sun, sea and unhappiness
The sun doesn't make everyone happy. Even though it's a common belief, the sun can make people uncomfortable. Especially if it's strong, it can drain HSPs. Search for shadow when it's needed.
8. Sweat is the new normal
Try to accept your sweat. In some countries, you can't avoid it.
9. Drink warm
Surprisingly, it's better to drink warm tea rather than ice-cold water to cool down (source). So go against your instinct and drink warm drinks. In one way, it may seem normal: cold water coming in your body could be a difference of over 20°, can't be good.
10. Plan your travels
Having a detailed plan of what you're going to do helps you to orientate. So you won't have to think about what to do next when you're boiling!
What are your tips when you're going to or living in a hot country?
1. Bring the right clothes
A hat and sunglasses are essential. If there is a lot of sunshine, you will need to protect yourself from the bright lights. Otherwise, you might be drained unnecessarily. Also, some countries, such as desert countries, become very cold in the evening. So bring along a sweater.
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Don't dehydrate yourself. If you're hiking, take a 2 liter bottle of water with you.
3. Switch temperatures
Don't move too quickly from hot to cold spaces. If you prefer air conditioning, stay in areas that have air conditioning. Don't go from the heat right into a cold shop. And if you're working in a hot country, try to set the temperature at work as it is at home.
4. Buy a body cooler
They exist in various shapes, but the principle is the same: they cool your body. Try if you find a cooling vest or for your neck on eBay.
5. No-noise air conditioner
In a hotel, ask for a room with the least noise. And especially the noise coming from the air conditioner. If you live there, test the noise before buying your air conditioner.
6. Swimming
Swimming is a good idea: it cools your body while putting salt on your skin. However, don't jump into ice-cold water just like that.
7. Sun, sea and unhappiness
The sun doesn't make everyone happy. Even though it's a common belief, the sun can make people uncomfortable. Especially if it's strong, it can drain HSPs. Search for shadow when it's needed.
8. Sweat is the new normal
Try to accept your sweat. In some countries, you can't avoid it.
9. Drink warm
Surprisingly, it's better to drink warm tea rather than ice-cold water to cool down (source). So go against your instinct and drink warm drinks. In one way, it may seem normal: cold water coming in your body could be a difference of over 20°, can't be good.
10. Plan your travels
Having a detailed plan of what you're going to do helps you to orientate. So you won't have to think about what to do next when you're boiling!
What are your tips when you're going to or living in a hot country?
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