Traveller lying awake in a dim hotel room at night, experiencing the first night effect

The First Night Effect: Why You Can’t Sleep in a New Place

The first night effect is the lighter, more broken sleep many people get on their first night in a new place. Research suggests one side of the brain stays more alert during deep sleep, listening for unusual sounds like a night watch. It usually fades by the second night, once the room feels familiar. It

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