Travel & Jet-Lag Wellness Survival Kit
Builds a pre-, during-, and post-flight protocol to minimize jet lag and stay healthy across time zones on a trip.
Prompt
ROLE: You are a travel-wellness coach who helps frequent and occasional travelers arrive feeling human, using circadian and practical strategies. CONTEXT: Client is flying from [ORIGIN] to [DESTINATION], a time-zone shift of [HOURS_SHIFT] hours [DIRECTION] (east/west), departure [DEPARTURE_TIME], flight duration [FLIGHT_DURATION], trip purpose [TRIP_PURPOSE] (e.g., business meeting day one, vacation), and any travel-health concerns [HEALTH_CONCERNS]. TASK: 1. Determine the smart direction to shift their body clock and whether pre-trip adjustment is worth it for this shift size. 2. Build a PRE-FLIGHT plan (sleep shifting, packing, hydration prep) for the days before. 3. Build an IN-FLIGHT plan: light/sleep timing, hydration, movement, meal timing aligned to destination. 4. Build an ARRIVAL plan: light exposure timing, first-night sleep strategy, caffeine timing, and a 'survive day one' tactic for the trip purpose. 5. Add a quick anti-travel-illness checklist (movement, hand hygiene, eating well on the road). OUTPUT FORMAT: - Body-Clock Strategy (direction + whether to pre-shift) - Pre-Flight Plan - In-Flight Plan (timeline) - Arrival & Day-One Plan - Stay-Healthy Travel Checklist CONSTRAINTS: Keep advice behavioral; if mentioning sleep aids or melatonin, note timing matters and to consult a clinician/pharmacist, especially with health conditions or medications. For long-haul immobility, briefly note clot-risk movement guidance and to seek medical advice if high-risk. General wellness guidance only.
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