Springing Forward: Coping with the Time Change

 It’s that time of the year again when we reset our clocks. Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time can be quite hard for some people. While some of us don’t feel the effects and adapt to the differences in the time and amount of light, there are those who may feel out of sorts for days. This is because even though the brain recognizes that the clock has changed, the body’s internal clock is still trying to cope. The time change may not be a big deal in the fall because you actually gain an extra hour of sleep. But, come spring, it’s a different story.

Ways to Cope with the Time Change
There are several things you can do to help make this transition.
• Start early. Give yourself more time to adjust before the workweek begins. For example, set your clock at the start of the weekend. Eat your meals, sleep and wake up according to that clock. By Monday, you should feel better adjusted.
• Working out can help. Exercise releases serotonin, a chemical in the brain that helps our bodies adjust. Exercising outdoors will help even more.
• Stay away from alcohol, which may interfere with normal sleep cycles.
• Try to resist the urge to take long naps late in the day. Take a brisk walk if you feel sleepy.
• Be sure to eat well before you go to bed. This will help you sleep better.
Safety on the Roadway
Auto accidents tend to increase in the days following the time change. Before you get on the road, make sure you are well rested. Do not drive if you feel sleepy or drowsy. Be alert and watchful for bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadside as well as crosswalks. Be particularly careful during your morning drive as it takes longer for it to get bright outside in the days immediately following the time change.
Watch out for children in school zones or in residential areas who may be out playing later than usual this time of the year. Keep your eyes moving from side to side while driving rather than focusing on the center line of the road ahead. This practice keeps your eyes adjusted to the dark and helps avoid “highway hypnosis,” a state that impairs reaction time.
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