Don’t Let Jet Lag Ruin Your Vacation
You don’t want to travel across the globe for fun, only to have jet lag ruin it all. I’ve had a share of this kill-joy of a jet lag myself. But I’ve learned to control it, at least to some extent. Make sure you benefit from the lessons that I had to learn the hard way.
Get that much-needed rest.
Your fight against jet lag should begin even before you get on that plane. You should postpone any plans that include drinking the night before your flight. You want to be well rested. This will keep your body fit and ready to give jet lag a good fight. Getting dehydrated from alcohol and having a hangover will make the long flight even more unbearable.
Make sure that you keep yourself well-hydrated.
This is especially necessary if your destination is in one of those higher altitudes. And do try to stay away from alcohol, at least while you are still trying to get used to the new and drier surroundings. Alcohol works great at dehydrating your system. And this is the last thing you need when you are fighting off a nagging jet lag.
Get good sleep.
Make sure you get enough sleep. You need energy. That is, if you wish to get the best out of the trip. You will only truly get the best out of the trip if your body is up to it. So be ready with those earplugs and take advantage of the long trips. They are a good time to get some much-needed sleep.
Relax.
Make sure you leave your worries behind. They’re great at making jet lag worse. If anything, you must stop worrying about whether you’ve turned off the faucet or not, or if you’ve locked all the doors. And avoid stressful thoughts about work. This is a good time to make use of relaxation techniques. A simple breathing exercise should suffice.
Manage your time.
And make sure that you manage your time well. You don’t want to mess up your itinerary with late arrivals. Make sure you’re ready with world time clocks. You want something that tells the time zone for key cities across the clocks. I have one of my own and it’s proven to be really useful. My obsession over keeping up with time paid off. If you see my collectible mantel clocks and unique wall clocks at home, you’d think I’m a freak. They come in handy though.
Don’t forget to have fun!