⏰ Fighting the Effects of Time Change on Your Body ⏰

Fighting the Effects of Time Change on Your Body

Going from daylight saving time to standard time in the fall may be easier to adjust to than springing forward an hour, but the transition can still leave you feeling a bit jet-lagged. You gain an extra hour of sleep but your mind and body can still feel the negative effects.  But don’t stress! There are a few things you can do over the next week to make the transition a little easier. 

Start adjusting your internal clock before the time change

The transition from daylight saving time back to standard time can mean trouble falling or staying asleep because of the impact falling back has on your internal clock. A disrupted sleep schedule doesn’t just mean that you’re tired, it can also impact your concentration. Try staying up 30 minutes later than usual leading up to the time change and avoid sleeping in too late. Your body will thank you. 

Soak up some sun

With the sun going down earlier, try to catch some rays while you can. Sunlight will help you feel energized, so use it as a reason to take a walk on your lunch break, or split up your daily chores by walking the dog in the morning and running your errands in the afternoon. If you can’t get outside, find a window and soak up the sun while you can. 

Exercise

If you’re an early riser, stick with your workout schedule. As hard as those early mornings may be, hitting the FierceFormeräfirst thing can keep you on schedule and help your body adjust to the time change more quickly. Afternoon and evening workouts can also help. Moving your body helps improve sleep post-workout, which is where you will feel the biggest impact of going back to standard time.  

You’re almost ready. Now all you have to do is set your clocks to fall back. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 a.m.