Nobody likes jet lag. Or being around someone with jet lag. It makes you cranky, groggy, and prevents you from enjoying any part of your trip for a few days. Then it is nearly impossible to fall asleep until the early morning hours, when no one else is awake. Next time you fly a long distance, follow these few tips and I’m sure you will be feeling much better and ready to explore!

• Don’t sleep until night/bedtime.
  No matter how tired you are, don’t sleep until everyone else is sleeping. This way, your body will slowly start to adjust to the new time zone you are in, and your recovery will take place much faster.
• Don’t lie in bed awake.
  If you are in bed for hours trying to get to sleep but completely awake, get up for an hour, read a book, or do something relaxing until you are feeling a little sleepy.
• Take care of yourself on the plane.
  Drink lots of water, very minimal if any alcohol, get up and stretch once and a while, etc. Do all the things the doctors and experts tell you to, because they re ally help.
• Plan your flight with your preferences.
  If you are able to pass out for an entire 7-hour flight, book an overnight flight so you will arrive in the morning. If you tend to have trouble sleeping on airplanes, book a flight during the day, so when you land, it won’t be long until you can sleep off your exhaustion.
• Think positively- it’s partly in your mind
  Usually, jet lag tends to be worse after a flight on the way home, than on the way to an exciting trip. This has to do with the fact that you are in a great mood and ready to see new things, aside from your exhaustion, after the plane ride there. Try and stay busy, active and positive when returning home as well to shorten the span of jet lag.