How to avoid jetlag

Sometimes avoiding jetlag is very hard, especially if you don't sleep well on the plane. Remembering that in a normal 24 hour period you would normal achieve 6-8 hours of sleep. When you fly you may only have nil to a few hours, so naturally you will feel fatigued, regardless of the time zones crossed.
Many people become dehydrated while flying and this also makes you feel fatigued and apathetic.
To assist in minimising with jet lag you can try the following:
- set your clock (and mental attitude) to be in sync with your destination when you board.
- make use of the inflight personal signs (ie do not disturb) if you plan to sleep
- use the ear phones (even if off) as a signal to everyone that you are not interested in talking
- use the eye patches to block out light
- drink plenty of water
- avoid lots of alcohol
- discuss your sleep routine with your travelling partners so they appreciate your plan (and not take offense)
- try to push through as long as possible at your destination (if it is day-time) and go to sleep when the locals do.