Have you ever felt like you walked into a wall after a long-haul flight?
Slight dizziness, exhausted and want to find the closest bed and sleep till down. Then my friend you experienced the Jetlag which occurs when you across different time zones when you are flying. This time changes affect the internal clock in your body as its disrupted.
Good thing about Jetlag (Yes there is some good news) is it’s not a permanent condition which requires to take medical treatments. Rather than finding cure or ways to get rid of jet lag, lets find out how to prevent from happening so your day to day life after a holiday or your holiday/business trip will not get ruined. We at Merry Parking want you to take actions to stop or at least reduce its severity of jetlag to enjoy your time abroad.
How to Identify Jetlag
We all are not the same. Therefore the symptoms will vary from one person to the other and sometimes it may vary from trip to trip.
- Either you sleep the whole day and night or you may not fall a sleep at all.
- Headaches
- Dehydration
- Nervousness
- Butterfingers – having problems of holding things, slipping
- Unable to think clearly – confused
You are lucky if you get couple of days to sleep over or just stay at home to get rid of jet lag after a trip abroad. But sometimes you are required to report to work the very next day. If so then its always better to take precautions so you can prevent jet lag.
What can we do to prevent Jetlag
If your trip is well planned and organized then you know when you are flying and have enough time to research on the destination. Start doing some changes to your day to today schedule. Such as going to bed bit early or late than normal time.
* Start having water from the minute you arrive at the airport and in the flight as well. Do not worry about the number of times you have to disturb the passenger seated next to you to go to the loo. If you really concern then book a seat near the washrooms or request an aisle seat.
*Get some exercise after the flight took off get up and walk around the plane. Do this time to time throughout the flight.
*Frequent meals since it’s a long-haul flight you will get plenty of meals from the airline but still pack box of snacks to much time to time. Do not eat salty chips but get some fruits, vegetables. Rather than eating big meals have small meals every two hours time.
*Adjust to the landing destination time. Change the time on your wristwatch or your phone and sleep or do some activity accordingly . This will mentally prepare you for the time change. Doesn’t matter how tired you feel after the flight, go out and enjoy. If its day time when you land do not stay in your hotel room. At least find a nice place to sit and stay outdoor.
During your flight try to avoid alcohol, coffee, sleeping aids and salty food.If you want to know why you have to avoid these, read our blog post “NEVER DO THESE IN AN AIRPLANE”
There are lot of things to concern when you travel and do not add to it by having to worry about airport parking. If you are flying from London Gatwick airport then we have many parking options to offer you. Merry Parking deals with Gatwick Airport Approved car parks with all inclusive rates. Or you can choose indoor car parks. There are car parks with “Buy With Confidence” so visit our online Gatwick Airport Parking site to check availability. Book Now!
