Jet lag happens when your body's clock gets confused. Imagine your body is like a little robot that knows what time it is. When you fly to a new place, the sun sets and rises at different times than it did before, so your robot gets mixed up. You might feel tired when it’s time to be awake or sleepy when you should be eating breakfast. To fix it faster, try going to bed at the new time zone's bedtime as soon as you arrive.
Examples
- You fly from New York to London and feel sleepy during lunchtime because your body still thinks it's morning.
- Your friend travels west and feels tired when it’s time for dinner, even though they are excited about their new vacation.
- You arrive in a new city at night but stay up all evening because you're still thinking it's afternoon back home.
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See also
- What Causes ‘Jet Lag’ When We Travel?
- Why Do We Get Tired During Long Flights?
- What Causes ‘Jet Lag’ and How Can We Beat It?
- Why Do Some People Fall Asleep Easily While Others Struggle?
- How Does the Moon Affect Sleep Patterns?
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