A recent Wall Street Journal article by a Joann Lublin offered the following tips for avoiding, or overcoming jetlag on long overseas flights:
Erect a sleep tent: Wear a hat with a visor and then pull a blanket over your head … so the visor pushes the blanket away from your nose and mouth.
Noise cancellation headphones: Pricey, but possibly worth the investment. Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones sell for $199 at Amazon.com.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol: Both can interfere with a good night’s sleep.
Dine before boarding: You can skip the in-flight meal and work on some sleep.
Carry on a change of clothes: Things like spills and lost luggage happen. Be prepared with an extra change of clothes in your carry-on bag.
Book your hotel for the night before: If you arrive in the morning, you might not be able to check into your room until the afternoon. Buy the prior evening and you can check right in and get some z’s.
Give yourself a day to recover: Don’t book important meetings until you’ve had a day to recover.
Avoid big meals: Big meals won’t help you stay fresh. Don’t make big dinner plans for the night of your arrival nor regularly during your trip.
Go to bed early: Don’t stay up late. You need rest and your body wants its usual routine. Try to stay with it.
Exercise, preferably in the sunshine: Exercise gives you energy and adrenaline. Go for a run, in the sun if possible.
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