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February 05, 2016 Don't Let Jet Lag Ruin Your Next Business Trip Crossing time zones for a business meeting can leave you feeling tired and groggy just when you need to be your most productive. Help yourself regain focus with the following strategies: Arrive one or more days early to give your body more time to adjust to the new time zone. If you can’t arrive early, try adjusting your activity schedule to the new time zone while you’re still at home. If you’re landing in a new time zone when it’s bedtime back home, try staying awake for the day. Walking outside and exposing yourself to sunlight can help suppress melatonin production — a key promoter of sleep — encouraging your body to shift to the new time zone. Try to schedule the most important activities in your temporary time zone to align with your peak energy levels in your home time zone. Adapted from "Jet Lag Doesn't Have to Ruin Your Business Trip," by Christopher M. Barnes

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