How to Avoid Jet Lag on your next long trip

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You're excited to experience a new destination, far from your homeland, but that long flight and time difference can affect your body and mind. Here are some steps you can take before and shortly after landing to help with the adjustment:

• HYDRATE ON THE PLANE - Drink plenty of water and try to avoid drinking too much alcohol.
• UPGRADE YOUR SEAT - Opt for the better airline seats on the long flights to give you more space.
• SET YOUR WATCH - As soon as you board the plane, set your watch to the time zone for your destination so you can start adjusting.
• PRE-ACCLIMATE TO TIME CHANGE - If your schedule allows, start going to bed earlier or staying up later the nights prior to travel so your body can get into a new rhythm.
• EXERCISE - Shortly after arrival in your destination, get in some exercise time to expel some of the toxins from travel.
• TAKE A BRIEF NAP SHORTLY AFTER ARRIVAL - Allow yourself about 60-90 minutes to rest, but set an alarm and don't nap longer even if your body wants to.
• SHOWER AND CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES - Following the flight and nap, take a quick shower and change, then get outside into the fresh air.
• EARLY TO BED THE FIRST NIGHT - Try to get a good night's rest the first night in your destination and have a fresh start the next day.

Your body will go through quite an adjustment with the time change and long flight, so preparing as much as you can prior to travel and keeping some of these tips in mind will hopefully allow for a smooth entrance into the new destination.