Daylife savings5/29/2023 Speaking of mornings, embrace the morning sunshine! Exposure to morning sunlight helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle by increasing cortisol (the hormone that makes us feel alert and energized) and suppressing melatonin (the hormone that makes us feel sleepy). So, consider using the time change as a way to revamp your sleep and morning routine to work for you! #3 Embrace the Morning Sunshine And, since morning people have extra time to spare, they tend to be less stressed. According to research, early risers are more energized, productive, and tend to have healthier morning habits like eating a nutritious breakfast or squeezing in a sweat. While we’re on the topic of sleep schedules, try waking up at the same time each morning too! And, if you want to get up a tad earlier than usual, you can get a head start on your day. This will help regulate your circadian rhythm and make the daylight savings time transition easier! #2 Get A Head Start On the Day ![]() So, consider picking a reasonable bedtime and keeping it consistent. Considering we lose an hour of sleep when we set our clocks forward, any additional change in our sleep routine can leave us feeling extra groggy. Prep your body for the time change by going to bed at a consistent time. Read on for all you need to know! 11 Hacks to Combat Daylight Saving Time Fatigue #1 Go to Bed at The Same Time Each Night The good news? With simple hacks, learning how to adjust to the time change is easier than you think. Plus, the time change disrupts our internal clock and shifts us out of balance, causing a dysregulation of our sleep hormones (namely, melatonin and serotonin). So although ‘it’s just an hour,’ it makes a big difference - we’re still working off a cumulative sleep debt. Not to mention the 50 to 70 million Americans affected by sleep-related problems. Well, for starters, most of us (a shocking 35% of American adults) are entering the seasonal time change already sleep-deprived. Ahead, learn how to adjust to daylight saving times with eleven tips and tricks that will help you survive and *thrive* through the time change! Why Daylight Saving Time Affects Our Bodyīut first, you may be wondering, why does Daylight saving time affect us so much in the first place? It’s just one hour - does it really impact our sleep? ![]() The good news is that there are simple ways to prep your body for the seasonal Spring transition so you can leap forward with ease. Think of it like this: essentially, our body is jetlagged! Just as you would if you were traveling to another time zone, you may notice increased feelings of fatigue or grogginess, a change in mood or energy, and yes, a disruption in sleep. So, it makes sense that adjusting the clock - and thus disrupting our circadian rhythm - would throw us for a loop. It can detect even the slightest change in our routines, including our sleep cycle. And, to no surprise, our body is really smart. It happens every year (twice a year, actually), you’d think we’d have it figured out by now! The thing is, our body thrives on routine and consistency - it likes to maintain a certain degree of balance and homeostasis. In theory, a mere hour time change sounds like no biggie, right? Yet, without fail, adjusting the clocks with the seasons throws our body for a loop.
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