Daylight Saving 's time ends soon. Here 's how to handle the time change.
It 's that time of year when the nights are drawing in, the weather is cooling down, and we prepare ourselves to turn the clocks back. Even though most of us welcome the opportunity for an extra hour of sleep, the end of daylight saving disorientates a lot of people 's sleep schedule. Once a body clock is disrupted, people may suffer from drowsiness and stress. This year, make sure that when daylight saving time ends, your sleeping patterns are not affected.
Daylight saving time ends on November 6
th, 2016. Use these tips to get ready!
Keep to your routine €“ A sleep schedule with a fixed bedtime and wake up time will create consistency, which is important when trying to sync your body 's natural sleep cycle. Wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends!
Turn a light on when you wake up €“ Light tells the body and mind to wake up. When daylight saving ends, we start to wake up in the dark, making it harder to get up and out of bed. Turn on a light as soon as you wake up to help you get ready for the day.
Avoid watching TV before bed €“ Prevent stimulating the mind right before going to bed. Avoid watching television, playing video games, or using the computer as these activities engage your brain, making it harder to fall asleep.
Be calm €“ Get your mind and body into a relaxed state an hour or so before bedtime can help to get a better night 's sleep and overcome the end of daylight savings. Whether you drink chamomile tea, take a bath, or read a book, unwinding after a long day will help you in more ways than one!
Watch what you drink €“ Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption. Caffeine is a stimulant and will keep you awake, while alcohol reduces your sleep quality.
Most importantly, remember to set your clocks back the night before! Otherwise, you 'll start the season on a disorientated start.
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