The Secret to Overcoming Jet Lag: My Honest Timeshifter & Sleeper Hold Review

Summary

In this video, the creator explores the Time Shifter app to combat jet lag during a flight from Okinawa to Minneapolis. Despite not strictly following the app's recommendations, they find themselves better adjusted to the new time zone after just two days. The app's flexibility in adjusting plans and personalized suggestions are highlighted as key features. The video also reviews the Sleeper Hold travel pillow, which the creator prefers over other options. A giveaway for a Sleeper Hold pillow is announced, inviting viewers to share their jet lag tips or dream destinations.

Takeaways

• 😴 The speaker is a flight attendant who often deals with jet lag and has tried using an app called Time Shifter to minimize its effects.
• ✈️ The Time Shifter app is tested on a regular commute from Okanawa to Minneapolis to see if it can help with jet lag.
• 🎁 There's a giveaway mentioned for a travel pillow called Sleeper Hold, with details provided at the end of the video.
• 💤 The app offers a free one-time shift and then has options to pay annually or per trip.
• 🕒 The speaker followed the app's recommendations, including melatonin and light exposure, but found some difficult to adhere to, like sleeping through meal service.
• 🌞 The app suggests exposure to bright, cool blue light during the flight, which the speaker found challenging to implement on a dark plane.
• 🛌 The speaker noticed a significant difference in their ability to adjust to the new time zone after using the Time Shifter app.
• 🔄 The app is flexible, allowing for changes in travel plans and automatic adjustments to personalized suggestions.
• 💡 The speaker appreciated the app's feature to adjust plans in case of flight delays or changes in routing.
• 💰 After weighing the benefits, the speaker decided not to purchase the full version of the app for their main commuting route but may consider it for future frequent travels.
• 🎉 The Sleeper Hold travel pillow is praised for its comfort and design, although it has minor drawbacks like setup inconvenience and lack of eye cups.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the 'Time Shifter' app mentioned in the script?

The 'Time Shifter' app is designed to minimize jet lag by providing personalized recommendations to travelers based on their travel schedules.

What does the speaker suggest as their usual method to deal with jet lag before discovering the 'Time Shifter' app?

The speaker used to think that sleeping as much as possible on long-haul flights would help deal with jet lag.

How does the 'Time Shifter' app offer its services initially?

The app offers a free one-time shift to users to see if they like it, after which they can choose to pay annually or per trip.

What was the speaker's experience with melatonin during the test of the 'Time Shifter' app?

The speaker mentions taking melatonin but still not getting deep sleep, which was unusual for them.

What was the main challenge the speaker faced in following the 'Time Shifter' app's recommendations?

The speaker found it difficult to sleep through the meal service on the flight and to expose themselves to bright light halfway through the flight due to the surrounding environment.

How did the speaker's experience with the 'Time Shifter' app compare to Chris's, who did not follow a plan?

The speaker's sleep schedule was more on track compared to Chris's, who did not adhere to any plan and experienced a more difficult time adjusting to the new time zone.

What feature of the 'Time Shifter' app did the speaker appreciate in terms of flexibility?

The speaker appreciated the app's ability to adjust personalized suggestions when changes to the travel route were made, as well as its capability to accommodate flight delays.

Why did the speaker decide not to purchase the full version of the 'Time Shifter' app after testing it?

The speaker decided not to purchase the full version because their main commuting route was the primary area where they needed help, and they were already back in Okinawa without needing the app for their return trip.

What is the 'Sleeper Hold' and how does it function as a travel pillow?

The 'Sleeper Hold' is a travel pillow that attaches behind the user's neck and has a strap that goes around the headrest, holding an eye mask and pillow in place to alleviate neck pressure.

What is the speaker's final opinion on the 'Sleeper Hold' travel pillow?

The speaker finds the 'Sleeper Hold' comfortable and plans to continue using it as their travel pillow, despite minor drawbacks like the need to set it up and the lack of an eye cup in the eye mask.

What giveaway is the speaker hosting, and how can viewers participate?

The speaker is hosting a giveaway for a 'Sleeper Hold' travel pillow. Viewers can participate by liking the video and commenting with a jet lag tip or their next dream destination.