LIST: How to Ease into Daylight Saving Time this Week

SPRING FORWARD!

Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. this Sunday (March 9th), when we spring forward and lose an hour.

Dr. Alcibiades Rodriguez, director of sleep medicine at NYY Grossman School of Medicine, recommends these tips to ease into daylight saving time.

Make sure to get morning light - That bright morning light helps boost cortisol production, signaling that it’s time to rise and shine, boosting alertness and even setting us up for better sleep at night.
Adjust your sleep schedule - Start getting used to the time change now by hitting the sack 15 to 20 minutes earlier and waking up 15 to 20 minutes earlier every day this week until Sunday.
Maintain your bedtime rituals - Sticking to a consistent nighttime routine helps the body adjust to daylight saving time more smoothly. Healthy evening habits include:
Avoiding caffeine and alcohol late in the day
Stopping screen time an hour before bed
Not exercising or eating two to three hours before bedtime
Making sure you have a dark sleep environment