Written by: Mantasha
17 December 2025
If you can, start adjusting your sleep a few days before travel. Go to bed a little earlier or later, depending on where you’re headed. It helps your body ease into the change.
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Light tells your body what time it is. Step outside, even if you’re tired. A short walk in daylight can reset your internal clock faster than coffee ever will.
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Naps feel tempting, but keep them short. Twenty minutes max. Anything longer can mess up your sleep later, and jet lag sticks around longer.
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Your stomach has a clock too. Try eating meals based on your new time zone, even if you’re not hungry yet. It helps your body catch up.
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Flying dries you out, and dehydration makes jet lag worse. Drink water often. Skip excess alcohol. It doesn’t help, even if it feels relaxing.
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You don’t need a workout. Just stretch, walk, or move around. Last trip, a short evening walk helped me sleep better than lying in bed scrolling.
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Jet lag isn’t weakness. It’s your body adjusting. Give it a day or two. Rest when you can, and don’t expect peak performance right away.
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