How to beat jet lag: travel hacks for adjusting to different time zones

Well, the time has come. You booked your flight and are about to embark on a trip around the world. You're going to be jet lagged out of your mind by the time you land in your final destination. But there are ways you can minimize that feeling—and even avoid it altogether! Here are some travel hacks for beating jet lag:

Travel during the day.

To help you adjust to your new time zone, try to travel during the day. It may seem obvious, but if you can avoid traveling at night and instead make sure that your body clock is in sync with where you are going, it will make a big difference. If this isn't possible for whatever reason (e.g., your flight departs after midnight or arrives before dawn), then don't sleep on the plane! If possible, try to get some shut-eye anyway--but don't count on it happening easily or well when trying to adjust to jet lag; most people find they're too excited/nervous/curious about their destination and won't be able to fall asleep easily until they actually reach their destination.

If all else fails and an overnight flight is unavoidable, drink coffee or tea (with caffeine) throughout its duration so as not only keep yourself awake but also help resetting those circadian rhythms once again back into alignment with local time zones once arrival happens later on down road."

Have an early bedtime at your destination.

One of the best ways to adjust is by having an early bedtime at your destination. If you normally go to sleep at 10 p.m., try going to bed at 9 p.m. for a few days until you feel like it's time for bed again. Then, set your alarm on days when you don't have any plans so that it goes off an hour before that--for example, if I'm traveling from California (Pacific Standard Time) and arriving in New York City (Eastern Standard Time), then my alarm will be set for 7 p.m., which means I'll need to go to sleep around 6 p.m..

This method works because our bodies are accustomed to being awake during certain hours of the day based on our environment; when we travel across multiple time zones, this causes confusion within our circadian rhythms and prevents us from feeling rested even though we may get enough hours of sleep each night!

Drink plenty of water.

If you're traveling to a different time zone, drinking plenty of water can help prevent jet lag. Water helps you stay hydrated and avoid dehydration, as well as feeling hungry and tired while on the plane. The best time to drink water is before your body gets thirsty--so sip throughout the flight! You should also drink when feeling hungry or tired (but don't overdo it).

Avoid alcohol and caffeine until you adjust to the new time zone.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine until you adjust to the new time zone. Alcohol can disrupt your sleep cycle, making it more difficult for you to fall asleep at night and stay asleep through the night. Caffeine has similar effects on your body, disrupting natural rhythms that regulate circadian rhythms (the biological mechanism that controls 24-hour cycles). Both alcohol and caffeine have been shown to cause dehydration; drinking more water is always a good thing! But if you're going out for drinks with friends or colleagues who aren't traveling with jet lag symptoms, it's probably better not to make them wait around while you nurse a pint of water all night long--especially since dehydration will likely cause headaches anyway!

Caffeine also causes anxiety because it stimulates dopamine levels in the brain--the same chemical responsible for feelings of happiness and pleasure--causing an imbalance between dopamine and serotonin levels which leads us down an anxious path instead of one where we feel happy all day long like we normally would when we drink coffee every morning before work without thinking twice about how much money those daily trips cost us each month...

Exercise, but not too much.

Exercise is a great way to stay healthy during your trip and help you adjust to the new time zone. But it's important not to overdo it, as intense physical activity can make you more tired than usual.

Moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking or swimming, helps people fall asleep faster and sleep better throughout the night. It also lowers stress levels and boosts mood--which could come in handy if you've just arrived at an airport hotel late at night after a long flight!

Be sure not to exercise too strenuously or too soon before bedtime (that would be counterproductive). You should also avoid exercising within three hours of going to bed; otherwise, your body temperature may rise too high while trying so hard that it gets harder for you fall asleep later on in the evening.

Stay close to home, if possible.

If you have to travel a long distance, try to stay close to home. If that's not possible, try to keep the flight time as short as possible. You're more likely to adjust quickly if your body can get some sleep on the plane (or during transit).

You can minimize jet lag by adjusting your schedule gradually, hydrating and exercising in moderation as you travel to a new time zone.

Jet lag is a temporary condition that can be managed. It's caused by a misalignment of your body's internal clock and the new time zone, and it can be reduced by adjusting your schedule gradually. Hydrating and exercising in moderation while traveling to a new time zone are also important for jet lag management.

We hope these tips help you avoid jet lag and feel better as soon as possible. Remember that your body is doing its best to adjust to new time zones, so give yourself some time!