Beating jetlag ... pointers plz
 

I have a flight that lands on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco and I have a client meeting on Monday morning 9 AM in downtown. Staying in downtown, but don't want client to get a feel that I didn't manage jetlag well.

Any pointers are highly appreciated.

Beating jetlag ... pointers plz
 

Dont drink alcohol, and plenty of water. Try and get on the city of arrival's time zone prior to departure. Those usually do it for me.

Yep - I always try and be on the arrival city's time zone from the moment I get on the plane. Sometimes that necessitates eating an extra meal or skipping a meal depending on direction.

I also try and get a workout in when I get to the hotel - even if it's just a mile or so on the treadmill. Helps get my body feel back in a normal rhythm.

Thanks for the tips

Thanks for the tips

Try to get some sunlight after your arrival. Go for a walk near the hotel and force yourself to stay awake until a normal bedtime. Then try to sleep as best you can and get up at a normal morning time. Fight any urge to go to bed immediately on arrival.

I agree with avoiding excessive alcohol during the flight and making every effort to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water or juice. If you have a choice of air carriers and routes, look for a flight on the 787, which maintains a higher air pressure in the cabin, closer to normal. That can help.

I believed in the idea that you shouldn't nap after arriving in Europe. However, on my last trip to Madrid, I did so. I got up about 7 PM, went out for a few hours, and managed to sleep well (I had to get up at 7 AM). After that, jet lag was not a factor. So if you do feel a need to nap on arrival, all is not lost.

Get there on Saturday.

I find travelling West isn't much of a problem. The first day tends to be super long and I'll be really exhausted by late afternoon/early evening. But typically I'll power through it and sleep at like 10pm, and I'm all adjusted by the second day.

Flying East is the sucky one, I still haven't figured out how to crack it. Takes me a few days of tossing and turning around at night and falling asleep only at 3am, 4am before I can normalize.