Bonus Tip: If starting a workout regimen seems overwhelming, try starting with something low-key such as yoga or deep stretching.
2. Savor the sun.
One of the best things you can do to adjust to the time change is to embrace the last 30 minutes of sunlight in the day. This could mean going for a walk outside or even sitting by a sunny window. The vit amin D you gain from the sun exposure will boost your mood and help you combat negative feelings.
2. Savor the sun.
One of the best things you can do to adjust to the time change is to embrace the last 30 minutes of sunlight in the day. This could mean going for a walk outside or even sitting by a sunny window. The vit amin D you gain from the sun exposure will boost your mood and help you combat negative feelings.
3. Maintain the same mealtimes.
If possible, try to eat at the same time you usually would rather than beginning to eat an hour earlier. Eating too early in the day can cause you to be hungry later, which can disrupt your ability to fall asleep at bedtime.
3. Maintain the same mealtimes.
If possible, try to eat at the same time you usually would rather than beginning to eat an hour earlier. Eating too early in the day can cause you to be hungry later, which can disrupt your ability to fall asleep at bedtime.
Bonus Tip: You should also stick to your nighttime routine as well. For example, if you go to bed around 9:30 pm, continue to go to bed at this time even if you feel sleepy earlier.
4. Evade early morning sunlight.
If the morning sunlight streaming through your window an hour earlier than “normal” is causing you to wake up too early, consider wearing a sleep mask or investing in some blackout curtains .
5. Welcome the winter vibes.
There is an old saying that goes, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” This is so true about the inevitable vibes this time of year brings. There is a comfort and coziness that comes with th e colder weather and darker evenings that you just can’t get all year round. So, you might as well enjoy it while you can!
Bonus Tip: Make a list of some good movies to watch. Cuddle up with a blanket and the coziness of a crackling fire, and just embrace the warm fuzzy feelings.
•THE TAKEAWAY•
The end of Daylight Saving Time does not need to mean the end of your happiness. We completely understand the feelings of disorientation and sadness associated with shor ter periods of sunlight each day. However, there are many simple, yet effective, ways to combat the “winter blues”. Once your body has adjusted to this shift in time, you may even find that you enjoy the beauty and coziness this season has to offer. We hope this article has given you some valuable insight on how to endure and possibly even embrace the end of Daylight Saving Time.