# Minimizing Jet Lag (for Trips to Europe)

**Published by:** [Continuations](https://continuations.com/)
**Published on:** 2010-01-25
**URL:** https://continuations.com/minimizing-jet-lag-for-trips-to-europe

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With family (parents) in Germany, two investments in London, and conferences (eg DLD) and vacations, I wind up flying to Europe at least half a dozen times a year. Here is the system I have come up with for minimizing jet lag (without the help of pharma!): 1. Take a late flight - ideally 7pm or later 2. Eat dinner at airport before boarding 3. Right after boarding, set watch forward to European time 4. Get eye shades and put them on right away and rest. Sleep if you can, doze otherwise. 5. Don’t eat on the plane at all - drink water only 6. First meal should be a late breakfast when you get to Europe 7. Don’t go to bed when you get there. Just start the day. 8. For a short trip stay up late in Europe and don’t schedule any meetings before 10am - makes it much easier to remain on US time All of this together works super well for me - always eager to learn tips from others though (eg found Burton Sleeper Hoodie via Avner Ronen).

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