We all look forward to springtime, but not when it comes to losing an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward.
Daylight Saving Time kicks off on March 14th, and all clocks will be spring forward one hour. It can be hard to believe that losing that one hour of sleep can actually affect your productivity, concentration, and physical and mental health. Here are some simple tips we can use to help us adjust to the time change.
Getting to bed early.
Ease your body into the one-hour time change by starting your bedtime routine 15 minutes earlier. This is especially helpful for small children, who often feel the time change affects more than adults. Also, turn your clocks forward Saturday morning instead of Sunday morning.
Be constant.
Try to wake up at the same time every morning to help keep your sleep cycle the same- including the weekends! Even though sleeping in can help you feel more rested in the short-term, it causes difficulties falling asleep and waking up during the week. In fact, on Sunday, the first day of daylight saving time, wake up at your regular time whether you had a good night’s sleep or not and avoid taking a nap if it’s not part of your typical routine.
Enjoy the longer evenings.
One of the perks about springing forward is that there is more sunlight in the evenings. Sunlight helps naturally reset your body clock. Letting natural light come into your bedroom in the morning also aids in greater alertness upon awakening.
Exercise.
Being physically active is good for your health, and it can help you sleep better, too.
Reduce screen time.
Television, tablets, and phones may help you unwind for the evening, but they can stimulate your brain and make it harder to fall asleep.
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