Blast from the Past: TTD (Things To Do): to beat jet-lag

first posted August 2007

1.Start before you fly: get decent sleep before you go.
2.Decide to stay as close to your normal time zone as work and/or holiday will allow, even if that means staying up very late or getting up very early.
3.Drink water.
4.Avoid naps at wrong time of day for either your new time zone or your old zone.
5.Use a good book to read at bed-time to help you feel drowsy.
6.If you do a lot of international travel, learn how to meditate and use this on long flights.
7.Do eat even though you may well lose your appetite.
8.Be careful with driving and/or crossing the road. The greater the time difference, the more your perception will probably be slowed.
9.Take exercise: walking is simplest.
10. Of course: minimise alcohol.