How Do You Reduce Jet Lag From Long-Distance Air Travel?
If you travel long-distance for vacation or business trips, chances are you have suffered from jet lag. Some of us get it worse than others, but regardless, it’s no fun to lay awake at night, or struggle to stay awake during the day, when all you want to do is enjoy your vacation or have a productive work trip. These tips should help fight jet lag – they have certainly helped me as a frequent long-distance traveler. Take eyeshades with you on your flight. Some airlines still give them out, but fewer and fewer do these days, so buy a pair or hoard them when you’re given one on your flight. For me, wearing eyeshades when trying to sleep on the plane makes all the difference between getting some sleep versus getting none, and consequently determines how jet-lagged I feel after my flight. This is the single biggest thing that helps me deal with jet lag. Limit your intake of alcohol on the flight. Alcohol can really mess up your sleep patterns and make you feel disoriented. I know it’s temp
