This is the fastest way to get rid of your jet lag
Jetlags. I've had quite a few experiences with them in the past. Something to do with a long-distance love and long flights. Have you completely missed that (which I can't imagine), kijk hier then just for a moment. And I have absolutely nothing against long journeys, quite the opposite. The airport is my favorite place on earth and I love creating my own little nest in the airplane seat. Bringing my own pillow, my partner's oversized sweater (oh no, I don't have that), and of course a couple of well-filled Tupperware containers. But the little gift you get after that long flight, I'm usually a bit less happy with. In fact, I can be quite out of it. Jetlag, a dirty bitch. If you, like me, need to recover quite a bit after a night of partying on the plane, then these tips are for you. Believe me, they help.
1. Plan your flight
One of the first and also best things you can do to minimize the effects of jetlag is to plan the moment you fly. Try to book a flight that lands while it's still light outside. Daylight helps you adjust to your new routine in a natural way. A nap during your flight always works wonders too. Even though those crisp sheets of your too nice hotel bed are winking at you, don't give in but head out right away.
2. Caffeine
Coffee seems to be the way to keep you going when you don't know where to look for fatigue. I don't know about you, but at the moment I really suffer from the terror, I just want to crawl under a blanket and cry hard. But that cup of black gold does anything but work wonders at such a moment. Even during your flight. That caffeine will work through so much that you'll be staring at the ceiling in the evening, and that's the last thing you want. Better try one of these alternatives to get through the day unscathed.
3. Alcohol
Look, now it seems like I'm going to take away everything that makes that flight enjoyable. But that gin and tonic that tastes extra good in the air, doesn't feel so great in the hours that follow. Alcohol is detrimental while traveling. Your body is already struggling and it gets even harder when it has to process alcohol too. Sorry, girlfriend.
4. Eat a banana
Bananas are your best friend in the days after a long journey. The magnesium in bananas ensures that your energy metabolism runs smoothly. Additionally, tryptophan in the yellow fruit promotes the production of serotonin, a substance that makes you feel calmer and happier. And that helps you sleep better in the evening.
5. Avoid your TV screen
And that of your iPad, laptop, and phone of course. Nothing is better than diving into bed with a nice series, but unfortunately, those screens do little good. When you go to bed, really go to bed to sleep instead of staring at your Instagram for hours first.
6. Avoid naps
Try to avoid naps during the day. I know it's tempting to crawl under the covers for an hour, but it works against your rhythm. If you really can't help it, limit your nap to ten, at most fifteen minutes.
7. Don't force anything
It's tempting to reach for a sleeping pill or other aid, but it's not helpful. Go for natural alternatives. The scent of lavender, for example, has a calming effect and is often found in special pillow sprays.
8. Relax
Fill the bath, grab a good book from the shelf, or put on a calming playlist. A little yoga session or meditation always works well too. As long as you stay relaxed and calm and don't take in stimuli from the TV or another screen. Oh, and a nice walk in the fresh air is of course always a good idea.
9. Eating rhythm
To quickly adjust to a new time zone, it's best to plan your meals according to the eating times of that new place. Also in terms of type of food; so breakfast at breakfast time and dinner at dinner time.
