How To Cope With The End Of Daylight Savings In The Fall
Oct 30, 2021
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The end of daylight savings is near, causing some people to rejoice. Although it’s a sign that the colder seasons are on the horizon, it also means pushing the clocks back an hour. For many people, it’s nothing more than an opportunity to get an additional hour of sleep. However, setting your clocks back an hour combined with other seasonal changes (darkness, cold weather, etc.) can have a significant impact on your health and wellness.So, how do you transition while experiencing the least amount of physical and emotional changes? Here are a few suggestions listed below.
Maintain Regular Wake Up And BedTimes
One of the biggest complaints that come at the end of daylight savings time is irregular sleep patterns. The changes in time, daylight, and temperatures encourage you to sleep in or go to bed earlier. Be that as it may, you still need 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. So, it’s best to stick to your usual wake-up and rest times to ensure your mind and body can rest, repair, and rejuvenate.
Set An Alarm
If you’re struggling to get up or go to sleep this time of year, there are a few things you can try. Start by having a set time to go to sleep and wake up. If necessary, set an alarm. However, ensure that the alarm isn’t so close that you can hit the snooze and go back to sleep.
Develop A Bedtime Routine
Next, create a bedtime ritual that gets your body in the mood for a good night’s sleep. Take a warm bath or shower, and wind down with a calming activity. You should avoid stressful or strenuous activities just before bed. If you tend to watch television or use a mobile device, try turning it off at least an hour before you plan to go to sleep.
Manage The Lighting
You should also manage the lighting in your home. When it’s time to go to bed, dim the lights and close the blinds. When you’re ready to get up, open the blinds or turn on the lights to get your brain and body moving. Dimmers are often ideal for helping you manage the light more effectively throughout the time and season changes.
Start Your Morning Right
Many people hear the alarm, turn it off, and remain in bed well past their time to wake up. While there are several reasons, this could happen, how you start your day is at the top of the list. No one wants to wake up and run around all morning trying to prepare for the rest of the day. That’s why you need to change the way you start your day. If your mornings are enjoyable and less stressful, you’re more inclined to get up without a struggle. You could wake up, meditate, do some exercises, take a shower, get dressed, enjoy a cup of coffee from your French Press machine, and then tend to the rest of your duties.
Be Mindful Of Comfort Foods
There’s something about the colder months and time changes that encourages people to indulge in comfort foods. You pack on the carbs throughout the day, but with minimal activity, don’t do enough to burn the calories later. Consuming too many carbs can lead to weight gain and a variety of other health problems.
Maintain a healthy diet throughout the fall and winter. If you enjoy comfort foods, look for healthier alternatives or recipes you can try to eat what you love without the guilt (and health consequences).
Find Indoor Activities
Depression rates seem to climb once daylight savings is over. The increased darkness increases stress hormones, leading to moodiness. The change in temperatures eliminates a lot of hobbies and activities you enjoy. If this tends to happen to you, it’s essential to plan ahead. Consider things that you can do for socialization and fulfillment indoors. Whether you invite friends and family to your home, go to the movies, ice skating, shopping, dine at restaurants, travel, or participate in community events, it can increase your happiness and combat cabin fever.
On the surface, the end of daylight savings time seems like nothing more than an opportunity to turn the clocks back an extra hour and rest. On the contrary, it’s a lot more than that for many people. The end of daylight savings can have a negative impact on your physical and emotional well-being. From lack of sleep to weight gain and depression, you can avoid these common issues by following the above advice.