When Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 2 a.m., the clocks move ahead an hour and we “lose” an hour of sleep.
How to limit the impact of losing an hour of sleep:
- Exercise during the day. This may help tire you out so you can fall asleep earlier. Exercise can also help improve the quality of your sleep.
- Go to bed early. Go to bed 15 minutes early on Friday night, 30 minutes early on Saturday night, and a full hour early on Sunday night. This will help transition your sleep schedule gradually so you can get a full night’s rest after the time change.
- Give yourself extra time to get ready for work on Monday. Shake off any grogginess and be fully alert before you get in the car. According to Consumer Reports, research suggests that one less hour of sleep due to the start of Daylight Saving Time may translate into more car crashes on Monday morning. Even if you’re fully rested, others on the road may not be. So stay alert!
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