b'Yes, VirtualJet Lag is a Thing. HERES WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITRuskin JohnsonI recently took part in a virtual event organized by a group based in Europe. It had many similarities to the in-person version of this popular conferencesitting in on seminars, chatting with colleagues, and the jet lag that usually comes with attending conferences overseas.Yes, thats rightvirtual jet lag isof course, is really your night). Have a real. Because the event was held onto-do list to follow so you dont have to European time, and I live in Norththink too much about it, especially for America, I had to start my day atthe first day of the event.around 11 p.m. for the duration of theUse your computers nighttime color event, and it didnt end most days untilsetting. Most computers, phones and around 4 a.m. the following morning. tablets now have a special setting I experienced the same sort of fatiguefor evening use. This setting, usually that I remember from those seeminglycalled night shift or blue light filter long-ago days of flying to in-personor something similar, sets the screen eventsthe mental fogginess andcolor to a warmer tone, which may help physical tiredness you feel from foolingreduce eye strain and make it easier to around with your bodys internal clock.sleep after the event is over.Ive learned a few tips to help meSet up your own space. Since you through virtual jet lag that you may findare attending this event remotely and helpful. most probably from home (where the Try to get some sleep before therest of your household is sleeping), you event to adjust your body clock. Ifwill need to set up a separate space possible, spend the day leading up tofor yourself. This will ensure you dont the event by resting and trying to getdisturb others and will also help you some shuteye. This might be hard to doavoid the urge to go back to bed.but will help your body prepare for thePlan the event with virtual jet lag in52%shock its about to receive by staying upmind. If youre involved in planning the all night. event and need help to do so, work Have a proper schedule to help youwith someone who has experience with through it. Because jet lageven theorganizing virtual conferences. They can virtual kindmakes it hard to performhelp you avoid pitfalls that can make at your peak capacity, youre going tothe whole experience more difficult forof organizations see need to plan out your day (which,attendees. the same or more attendance than they 84% of organizations who had already had virtualexpected at anevents hosted in 2020 spent less money onin-person event.virtual events than in-person events.(Wild Apricot) (Wild Apricot) SEEDWORLDGROUP.COM 17'