Your body has a natural, automatic clock called the circadian rhythm. That clock plays a role in processes throughout your body. When it doesn’t work right, it can throw you out of sync with sleeping, waking up and time of day. Most of these disorders are treatable, and some are temporary and resolve with simple changes or adjustments.
Does daylight savings time effect you?
If so, here are a few ideas to help:
Daylight Saving Time Sleep Tips
In the days and weeks leading up to clock changes, various tips can help limit negative impacts on your sleep.
Avoid Alcohol Before Bed: While alcohol can cause sleepiness, it causes sleep disruptions and lowers sleep quality.
Establish a Consistent Sleep Routine: Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day – including the weekends – can promote more consistent sleep before and after changes between standard time and daylight saving time.
Gradually Alter Your Bedtime: Two to three days before the transition to DST in early March, it may help to wake up 15 to 20 minutes earlier than usual. Adjusting your sleep schedule in advance may help you have a smoother transition to DST.
Spend Time Outdoors: Since natural light is a driving force behind our circadian rhythms, exposure to sunlight can alleviate feelings of tiredness in the morning. Natural light can also help reorient your circadian rhythm to minimize sleep disruptions.
Nap in Moderation: If you feel sleepy, a short nap may give you a boost of energy. These naps should last for 20 minutes or less to avoid waking up groggy.
Don’t Consume Caffeine Too Close to Bedtime: Caffeine consumed in the afternoon can throw off your sleep. To prevent problems, be mindful of when and how much caffeine you consume.
This morning I captured the briskness of the morning, sunrise and the big changes as the fall leaves are virtually gone and we await our first snow fall in Eastern Canada (Nova Scotia)
Have a super week,
Danielle Pointon
Live Blue Consulting
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