Although sleep experts believe "falling back" and gaining an hour in Autumn is easier than losing an hour in Spring, it will still take your body a few days to acclimate to the time change. Here are a few tips on how to keep the change from adversely affecting your sleep habits:
- As much as it may seem like a good idea, avoid drinking extra caffeine for a few days after the time shift.
- Similar to avoiding that extra cup of joe, you should avoid taking a nap. Napping can interfere with your ability to fall asleep at the proper bedtime.
- Catch early morning rays. This could be with a run or just basking in the sunlight through a window.
- Don't get behind the wheel if you're feeling sleepy. Driving and dozing is a dangerous thing.
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I hate daylight savings, both spring and fall. I hate that there is so much darn sun in my bedroom in the morning, when I don't want it, and so little in the evening when I'm done with work, when I do want it. We need to follow Hawaii's example and get rid of it.
1I hate DST & am so glad that it's over!
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