![]() ![]() I find eye masks uncomfortable so I just put on a cap to block out the light a little bit. To do that, I follow a mini bedtime routine: I wash my face, brush my teeth, and change into a comfortable lightweight tracksuit, a very soft bra (or even no bra) and socks. I do the slog to Australia fairly regularly and I’ve found that, while it’s impossible to avoid jet lag, getting as much sleep as you can on the flight helps. “I know you're supposed to change your clock to your destination and sleep when they do, but that's easier said than done. Not only does tiring myself out put me in a better position to sleep well, it also helps reset my body clock by reminding it of its regular schedule back home. If I’m visiting family or friends, I find a park or promenade for a walk or run. In fact, if I can fit it in, I do this almost as soon as I land. ![]() when jet lag hits the hardest-is exercise. Something I’ve started doing with regularity on my trips-especially when I go to Asia to see family, i.e. The only thing that helps me is how I alleviate it when it strikes. Lots of fresh air always does wonders in waking you up if you start feeling drowsy.”Īlmost nothing I do before I get on a plane (avoid coffee and the terrible airport sauv blanc), or during the journey (sleep, eat light, drink lots of water), seems to keep my jet lag at bay. If you land early in the morning, restrict yourself to one cup of coffee and eat loads of protein (eggs, for example, but no toast) to help you stay awake. “If you land in the evening, eat a carb-heavy dinner (like pasta) and drink a glass of red wine so you fall asleep right away. ![]()
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