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Tags: self improvement, stress management, jet lag remedies
 I love traveling and as part of my birthday gift to myself, I decided to visit Europe once again.
For people always on the go, the difficulty of jet lag can be a problem. One of the hassles and stresses of traveling is how to deal with jet lag. If you travel a lot, may it be for business or vacation purposes, then it's important to know some jet lag remedies to ease your trip the next time you plan your trip.
- It's helpful if you're well-rested and get enough sleep prior to your flight to lessen jet lag.
- If you have a stopover in between flights, walk around the airport.
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Especially if it's going to be a long flight, get up and keep those legs walking to get your blood flowing. - Preferably, you can opt for loose clothing when you sit on a flight for it allows movement while sitting the whole time.
- If you're suffering from head colds, then it's nor advisable for you to fly, as pressurized cabins could worsen your condition to the point of migraines.
- When you travel, it's important that you keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of non-carbonated drinks (juice or water) if you can. That's why if you don't want to suffer from jet lag, avoid drinking alcoholic drinks prior to and during your flight. Pressurized cabins would only increase the influence of alcohol.
- Bear in mind that one flight is not similar to the other.
Schedule your flight in such a way that you'll arrive during the day. It will make you easier to adjust to a whole new time zone.
- Upon arrival for a new time zone, set up a new sleeping schedule. You can bring on sleep by eating food rich in tryptophan (milk and poultry).
- Have a cold shower to energize you--although you can interchange warm and cold. Start with cold shower and also end with cold shower.
- And don't forget your sleep mask. This handy mask can help you sleep at night even while you're still in the plane.
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The author of this article, Amy Twain, is a Self Improvement Coach who has been
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