Beating jetlag ... pointers plz
Jan 20, 2016 | 11:20 am
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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.
Any pointers are highly appreciated.
Jan 20, 2016 | 11:57 am
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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.
Jan 20, 2016 | 12:10 pm
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Jan 20, 2016 | 12:11 pm
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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.
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.
Jan 20, 2016 | 1:00 pm
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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 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.
Jan 20, 2016 | 1:04 pm
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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.
Jan 21, 2016 | 11:40 pm
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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.
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.