The jet lag coming back from Japan to Los Angeles can be the absolute worst! When I got back from my trip, I was determined to avoid the weeks of jet lag by following all the best “how to get over jet lag” tips I could find on the internet.
In this video, you’ll follow my jet lag journey, and I’ll talk about what worked and didn’t work.
Keep reading to find a list of tips I followed to help overcome my jet lag.
Tips to Overcome Jet Lag Once Home
- Adjust your sleep schedule to match the time of your destination
- Adapt to the new time zone immediately – get as much daylight as possible to stay awake
- Stay hydrated – drink lots of water, especially during the flight
- Drink tea – at night, chamomile and lavender
- Expose yourself to natural light – lots of time outdoors to adjust to the new time zone
- get lots of natural sunlight to adjust your circadian rhythm
- Create a comfortable sleeping environment
- Limit caffeine and alcohol intake – reduce before bedtime
- Eat light meals after you arrive at the destination
- Relax before bedtime – read before bed, take a bath
- Move body – exercise in the early morning or late afternoon but not close to bedtime
- Avoid long naps
- Cold shower at night to increase melatonin production before bed
What Jet lag Tips worked the best for me
- Drinking this Chamomile and Lavender tea before bed
- Limiting screen time before bed by reading a book instead
- Stop drinking caffeine by noon
- No alcohol
- Lots of natural sunlight and forcing myself to take breaks for fresh air outside of the house
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Hi! Thank you for validating what I’m experiencing now, and for your tips. I got home to LA from my first trip ever to Japan a week ago. I thinkI am finally settling in, but my sleep patterns still a bit off. I also made the mistake of jumping into my very rigorous (though wonderful) group tour with no cushion days before. Big mistake, with the 17 hour difference and long flight. Now I know though for next time!