How Can I Cater to Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag After the Flight?

hurmatmunir

In a few days, I have my flight to Switzerland. Since it is an 11-hour flight from Pakistan, I feel like I am having jet lag. My stay is only for two weeks to roam in the country. Can anyone help me with how I can bid farewell to jet lag? This way, I cannot wait two or three days to get into the active mood from being sluggish.

Eda_Lily

hurmatmunir

Travel fatigue is different from the one that you feel after a long, tiring day. They do not go easily, but you can make efforts so these cannot disturb you during your touristy stay in Switzerland. There are several preparations that you must start even before you start travelling. I will describe primary tips before, during and after travel in bullet points.

Below I’ve mentioned some tactics that you can do a few days before you’ll be able to go through your flight.

1. Stick to your sleep cycle according to the location you are travelling.

2. Also, adjust your meal time according to the time of one of your travelling destinations.

3. Avoid having caffeine, yet stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.

4. Make your mind prepared for the long flight.

5. Do meditation regularly, especially two or three days before you have a flight.

Here are a few strategies that you can adopt during your flight.

1. Avoid heavy meals on the day you have a flight; instead, eat something light and digestible.

2. Stay active during your flight; you can also have a tour of your flight.

3. Walk around in the cabin after a while to mitigate symptoms of stiffness.

4. If you are travelling at night, I suggest you have a nap for a few hours

5. Do not forget to wear noise-cancelling earplugs or an eye mask for better sleep.

6. Reduce your screen time to almost zero, especially when you make up your mind to sleep in your seat.

7. Drink water after intervals and stay hydrated so that you do not have discomfort.

There are several tips that you must follow right after landing off your flight.

1. Come out of your hotel room either in the lobby or balcony where you have direct sunlight approach

2. Soak in sunlight so that your circadian rhythms regulate.

3. If possible, hand over yourself to bed and enjoy a power nap of a few minutes from 20-30 minutes.

4. You can also continue the meditation session that you adopted before your arrival; stretching and walking will be helpful.

5. I advise you to avoid eating heavy and spicy foods for the first two or three days to mitigate jet lag symptoms.

6. You can also take melatonin supplements after consulting with your doctor to regulate your sleep-wake cycle.