The bane of any long-distance traveler’s journey: jet lag.
It’s what I always do!but that doesn’t help the logistics of the matter.
Changing your sleep schedule is hard and often makes you feel exhausted.
So here, some hacks to make you less sleepy along the way.
So one of the best things you’re free to do is to start hydrated from the get-go.
Even the night before you leave, up your water intake.
Staying hydrated won’t solve jet lag, but it will take the edge off.
Research demonstrates that dehydration has anegative brain impact1, specifically on our mood, cognitive alertness, and fatigue.
Finally, it has an impact on our physical performance.
Inadequate water intake and water loss through sweating, for example, will meanworse performance3.
But one thing that will absolutely make it worse?
Catching a cold on your flight.
“Our immune system starts with our nose.
The purpose of the nose is to filter, warm, and moisten air before it enters our body.
Each breath draws a gas, nitric oxide, from our sinuses and carries it into our lungs.
And, really, you don’t even need to get sick for this to interrupt your sleeping patterns.
Wear a mask during flights to help reduce the risk of infection.
And try a natural nasal treatment, which can keep your nasal paths moisturized.
And of course, support your immune system through daily habits.
It will help loosen up your muscles and establish you in a new location.
Krista Stryker, trainer and founder of12-Minute Athlete, says her No.
Well, you could dim blue lights on your phones, tablets, and screens through options.
But if you just change your mindset, you could really use them to your advantage.
Use the time change, whichever way, to help you encourage healthy morning habits.
Then, when I come back, I’ll keep the habit up as long as possible.
I’ll make a proper breakfast for myself, go for a walk, or get some work done.
- Additionally, it activates receptors forgamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that supports relaxation and sleep.
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The takeaway
Of course, we all know howimportant getting quality sleep is.
These are a few methods tested and vetted by experts and travelers (like myself!)
to help ease sleep concerns while on vacation.
