A Japan Airlines airplane takes off during a groundbreaking ceremony for a second terminal of the Incheon Airport in Incheon, west of Seoul September 26, 2013. South Korea's Incheon Airport has begun a $4.6 billion expansion to increase its passenger hand
IN PHOTO: A Japan Airlines airplane takes off during a groundbreaking ceremony for a second terminal of the Incheon Airport in Incheon, west of Seoul September 26, 2013. South Korea's Incheon Airport has begun a $4.6 billion expansion to increase its passenger handling capacity 41 percent by 2017, to better compete in an Asian race to become a regional hub. Incheon joins rivals such as Singapore Changi Airport who are expanding to capitalise on increased traffic in Asia. Incheon is also looking to accommodate an influx of people arriving for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea's Pyeongchang county. Reuters

Jetlag is very common among people who travel through multiple time zones. The body takes time to adjust to the new environment as well as get sufficient rest after flying for hours. Below you’ll find five easy strategies to beating jetlag that work well even for frequent travellers.

  1. Be well rested before your flight

If you really want that bon voyage party, have it at least two to three days before your flight. There’ll be lots of drinking and dancing that having it the day before you leave will only give you a hangover and sleepless night. The lack of sleep and stress can make you feel tired throughout the trip which will only worsen the jetlag when you arrive to your destination.

  1. Sleep when on air

You should definitely take a nap during your flight, especially if it’s a very long one. It is one way to rest and at the same time recharge your body. In case you have trouble sleeping, get a book and read or watch those in-flight movies until you can no longer keep your eyes open.

  1. Avoid comparing time zones

One of the major causes of jetlag is the fact that people often compare the time. Stop reminding yourself it’s morning from where you came from while it’s midnight where you are at the present. This allows your body to adjust to your present time zone and avoid suffering from jetlag for days. Set your watch the moment you landed so you’ll be constantly reminded of your present location and time.

  1. Stay hydrated

Drink lots of water during your trip. Avoid eating foods and drinking beverages that can prevent you from falling asleep. Go for water instead of asking for coffee or tea because it can keep your body hydrated during the long hours you have to stay inside the plane.

  1. Go outdoors

Soaking up the sun when you arrive to your destination can help your body adjust and at the same time prevent prolonging jetlag. The tendency of most individuals is to sleep whenever they arrive to their destination after spending hours on a plane. Avoid this habit because it only makes jetlag worse.

The next time you travel across the globe, bear these easy strategies to beating jetlag in mind. They’re just what you need to start fresh and alert the moment you arrive to your destination.

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