How To
By
eHow Travel Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Start shifting your sleep-wake cycle to match that of your destination several days before departure, changing at the rate of one hour per day.
Step2
Begin adjusting to the time zone of your destination by resetting your watch at the beginning of your flight.
Step3
Sleep on the plane when it is nighttime at your destination. Earplugs, headphones and eye masks can help diminish noise and light.
Step4
Stay awake on the plane when it is daytime at your destination. Read a thriller with the light on and the window shade open, or cruise the aisles.
Step5
Drink plenty of water. The air on planes is extremely dry, and dehydration can worsen the effects of jet lag.
Step6
Avoid alcohol and caffeine while flying. They increase dehydration.
Step7
Exercise as much as you can on the flight during waking hours: stretch, walk down the aisles and do leg lifts (see "eHow to Exercise on a Plane," under Related eHows).
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karen6 said
on 3/18/2008 Great information to have, preparing for my first visit to London and Scotland.
rhyme said
on 7/8/2007 If you've missed a whole night's sleep travelling and arrive at your destination in the morning, nap for 3 hours, then get up and stay awake until no more than 2 hours before your normal bedtime.
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on 11/22/2005 Take some mild sleeping pills to help you sleep through the night at your destination or on the plane. And if you're not travelling business class, then buy some ear-plugs & eye-shades before the flight!
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on 11/22/2005 Sit on the aisle in the plane, not the window. You'll have more freedom to get up and walk around if you need to stay awake. If everyone is sleeping, and you need to get up to use the bathroom, you won't have to worry about disturbing them. Don't worry about jet lag and the need to sleep or stay awake. You'll adjust when you get there. Don't stress about it.