Along with the changing seasons comes the semi-annual tradition of setting our clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time. While gaining an extra hour of daylight can be a welcome change, it can also disrupt our internal clocks and leave us feeling groggy and out of sync.
Here are six tips to help you take charge of the transition:
- Adjust Your Sleep Schedule Gradually: Instead of trying to adjust to the time change overnight, start going to bed and waking up 15-30 minutes earlier each day leading up to the time change. This gradual adjustment can help your body adapt more easily. Taking a Melatonin supplement can help aid your body into sleep and set you up for a healthy sleep routine.
- Stick to a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, can help regulate your body's internal clock and improve the quality of your sleep.
- Get Natural Light Exposure: Natural light helps regulate your body's internal clock. So, try to expose yourself to sunlight as soon as possible after waking up. Open your blinds, go for a walk outside, or eat breakfast by a window to help reset your internal clock.
- Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Establishing a calming bedtime routine can signal to your body that it's time to wind down and prepare for sleep. Try reading a book, taking a warm bath, or incorporating Vimergy’s liquid Ashwagandha into your nighttime routine. Ashwangandha is a natural supplement that promotes relaxation.
- Be Mindful of Your Diet: Eating a healthy diet can also help regulate your sleep patterns. Try to avoid heavy meals and spicy foods close to bedtime, as they can disrupt your sleep.
- Cut Back on Caffeine: Caffeine can interfere with your sleep, especially when consumed in the later hours of the day. To help with this change, try switching out your coffee with an alternative product like Vimergy’s Organic Chaga Mushroom Powder. You’ll be easing your body off caffeine, while gaining the many benefits of this superfood powder.
By following these tips, you’ll feel empowered to make the most of the longer days ahead. Embrace this season of renewal and enjoy the extra daylight that Spring provides.
