How to Beat Jet Lag?

Shift your sleep schedule a few days before travel

Get plenty of sleep before your flight

Choose a flight that arrives in the evening if possible

Set your watch to the destination time as soon as you board

Stay hydrated before, during, and after the flight

Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine

Move around and stretch during the flight

Use light exposure to reset your body clock

Get outside in daylight after arrival

Take short naps only if necessary

Eat meals on the destination schedule

Keep your first day active

Sleep at the local nighttime, even if you feel tired

Use earplugs, an eye mask, or blackout curtains

Consider melatonin if appropriate for you

Adjust gradually when returning home

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