Tips For Beating Jet Lag

Jet lag might just be the worst side effect of travel. You’ll be overcome with sleep or fatigue during an  exciting tour but end up wide awake in the middle of the night! Keep jet lag at bay with these effective tips:


STAY AWAKE  No matter how much you want to, resist  sleep until night falls at your holiday destination. If you  think you might doze off while standing up due to lack of sleep, take a short nap lasting not more than an hour. Waiting until nighttime to get some rest will help you acclimatise to the new time zone a lot quicker.


SMART ON THE FLIGHT  It’s tempting to go crazy on the fl ight with excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks or, stay awake for hours watching in-fl ight movies. But, avoid these ‘fun’ activities if you want to have a good time on the ground. The more you take care of yourself in the air – by getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of water – the lesser the effects of jet lag when you land.

LET THERE BE LIGHT  Natural light is your best friend when it comes to adapting to a new time zone. The
cycle of light and dark has a huge impact on your body’s internal clock, so use it to your advantage when you’re holidaying. Try to get as much exposure to daylight as you possibly can at your destination by going out in the sunlight instead of staying indoors.

Have a nic Holiday!


Tips From Travel 3Sixty Magazine, Photo by Babstips @ Flickr