How to Actually Avoid Jet Lag Once You Get Home From a Trip

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 weeks of jet lag by following all the best “how to get over jet lag” tips I could find online.

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

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

The jet lag tips that worked 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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One Comment

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!