Jill Marie Cooper - TOUR TIPS

In this Tour Tips segment, the pop/R&B artist, Jill Marie Cooper, shares her advice for life on the road. You can check out her tips below:

My first tour tip would be to always bring a neck pillow for traveling. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve forgotten to bring this (despite the fact that I own two). The more sleep you can get while being on the road, the better. Keep in mind that you’ll probably feel more tired being away from home, so your body will thank you for getting in those cheeky extra winks whenever and wherever you can!

My second tip—and I can’t stress this enough—is hydration, hydration, hydration! This doesn’t mean you can’t get your caffeine fix, but because of the amount of time you’re spending on tour buses, in cars, random hotels, and venues, you’ll often be subjected to poor heating, or worse still, no heating, air-conditioning, and environmental factors out of your control. Especially when moving through different temperatures city to city, you have to be extra diligent about keeping hydrated. For every coffee or caffeinated drink, have at least one glass of water. Also, take your vitamins—your body needs to be taken care of!

My third tip would be to keep your spiritual life and nervous system regulated. For me, this means spending time with God every morning and praying every day. Whether it’s praying, taking a few minutes to breathe deeply and practice mindfulness, or simply affirming yourself daily, it’s important in the chaotic nature of touring to take this time for you. You’re a human being—not a robot—after all!

I would also say to keep in contact with loved ones and not forget to stay connected while on tour. From experience, when I’ve failed to do this, I inevitably have a little meltdown. The stress of being away from home for any extended amount of time means you need the sense of normality that speaking with people who know you well brings!

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