Classic example of a violation of John Brady’s law of the 6Ps — Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

Failing to prepare for a timezone shift.

I suck (for now) at preparing for leisure travel. I pack at the last minute. I plan activities in the moment. I’m an agent of chaos. However, my body is telling me that needs to change. Enter “Jet Lag”.

Philippines is 13 hours ahead of Wisconsin. Literally a night-and-day difference. I arrived home in Wisconsin last night and this morning, at 1am, I am up and ready to go. I can’t understand why the rest of the world isn’t up with me!

Next year, August, I will make this journey again — but this time I’ll do it differently.

1. Starting a week ahead of time I’ll begin sleeping an hour or so earlier each night so that I can better adjust to Philippine time.

2. I’ll be more mindful of light exposure in the morning or the afternoons while in Wisconsin.

3. I’ll create a schedule that aligns more with my body’s minimum temperature — body temp plays a role in regulating sleep.

Failure is only failure if you choose not to learn.

Choosing to learn.