With Daylight Saving Time starting this Sunday, March 8, 2015, most the United States will move their clocks ahead by one hour. While springtime offers a breath of fresh air after a cold winter, losing that hour of sleep not welcomed by most people. With many people already sleep-deprived, it can be tough to adjust to the time change, so here are some ways to adjust to Daylight Saving, as recommended by Health Magazine.
Set your clock ahead early. If you wait until Sunday morning to reset your clock, it will feel like a huge loss. Resetting your clock Saturday evening will encourage you to go to bed earlier and reduce the impact of the time change.
Skip your nightcap. Alcohol can prevent you from reaching deeper stages of sleep, which, when combined with losing an hour in the early Sunday morning hours, can make you feel even more tired.
If possible, head to work a little later on Monday. Those who are able to may want to consider getting approval to arrive at work a little late on Monday. Not only will it give you a little extra time to sleep, but you will avoid the Monday morning rush hour traffic that is made worse by all the sleep-deprived drivers.
Modify your exercise routine. Those who work out in the evening will want to consider exercising earlier in the evening to maintain the necessary three-hour window between exercise and bed. That will give you enough time to wind down before heading to bed early to adjust for the time change. Those who prefer to work out in the morning should continue to do so, despite feeling tired from the time change as exercising can reenergize you.
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Sources: Health Magazine Website