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Daylight Saving Time begam at 2am Sunday.
One question… Did we do it? Did we save the light?!
Haha! All jokes aside, this means one less hour of sleep and studies show that this can affect you for a few weeks while you’re body gets used to it.
If you want to help eleviate the stress of losing that sweet, sweet sleep, here are some steps you can take to avoid upending your sleep-wake cycle and general sleepy-headedness.
According to Alcibiades J. Rodriguez, MD, director of sleep medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine…
Be sure to get morning light: Natural light is essential for circadian rhythm, and next week, the sun will rise an hour later, thanks to the clock switch. Exposure to bright morning light boosts cortisol, increasing alertness and setting the stage for better sleep at night. (Yes, hopefully I’ll have the chance to spend some quality time each morning scraping the ice off my windshield!)
Adjust your sleep schedule: Hit the hay 15-20 minutes earlier than usual for the rest of the week – and wake up 15-20 minutes earlier, too. But try to stick to your typical work schedule, exercise regimen and diet, so as not to overwhelm your body with changes.
Maintain your bedtime rituals: A consistent nightly routine helps the body adjust to the new time. Also, avoid caffeine and alcohol at night, stop using your phone and computer an hour before bed, don’t exercise or eat for 2 hours before bed, and DON’T KEEP CHECKING THE TIME when you’re trying to fall asleep!
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