You can adjust what time you go to bed and wake-up to suit the time zone you’re headed towards a few days before you actually leave. This will make it easier for your body to adapt once you reach your destination.

People who are in the prime of their health often recover faster from jet lag so make sure you’re well rested and in good shape before your flight.

Don’t scarf down a big meal before you get on the plane. The amount of effort it takes to digest your mega meal may put a lot of strain on your body. Instead, stick to light, nutritious meals and drink lots of water.

Set your watch to match the time of your destination and act like you’re already there. That means sleeping when it’s night time over there and staying awake when it’s daytime.

We can’t stress this enough. Dehydration is the number one cause of exhaustion and when you’re jet lagged it can often feel worse. Drink plenty of water while you’re in the air and avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Feeling like you’re going to nod off while you should be awake on the plane? Stretch your legs and take a walk around the gantry to keep yourself alert. If the opposite is the problem, arm yourself with a good pair of earplugs and an eye mask to shut out the light.

To help your body reset to the new time zone, it may be helpful to seek out or avoid light at different times of the day. If you arrive in the daytime, make sure to get as much sun exposure as possible as it’ll help you to stay awake.

If you’re considering using a herbal supplement for jetlag, remember to consult your doctor first but many people have sung the praises of Valerian root to help them sleep. You can even find it in certain herbal teas to help you wind down before bed.

Yes, jet lag is a nuisance but keep that chin up! You’ve just been globetrotting across the world so there’s really no cause for complaint. Besides, keeping up a positive attitude may help you to recover sooner.