Ready or not, daylight saving time arrives this Sunday, March 14th. We’ll be turning the clocks forward an hour.
- Go to bed about 15 minutes earlier every night- These experts suggest getting into the routine of going to bed and waking up earlier, but doing it gradually. So you hit the sack 15 minutes earlier tonight, 30 minutes earlier tomorrow, and keep adding 15 minutes a night until you hit the hour mark.
- Make sleep a priority- Get your sleep routine in shape and pull out all the stops to do it. That means being strict about bedtimes, laying off caffeine later in the day, avoiding after-dinner booze and not looking at electronics right before bed.
After the clocks change:
- Get outside as much as possible during the day, especially in the morning- The sun will help your body’s circadian clock get used to its new schedule.
- Keep your home extra dark at night- Limiting lights at night can also help your body get used to the new time adjustment. Turn bright lights off after the sun sets and power down electronics at least an hour before bed to tell your brain it’s time to get ready to snooze.