Shorter, darker days can toss your circadian rhythm off track. While some people benefit when the clocks officially “fall back” because it provides an extra hour of rest, the shift throws others for a loop and can lead to disrupted sleep. Regaining that hour means less daylight, which can toss your sleep into disarray. But don’t worry, you’re not doomed to worse sleep as the shift happens or throughout the dark, cold days of late fall and winter. Flow Space asked sleep experts for their best tips to get good sleep as daylight saving time ends. The reason so many people feel off track when daylight saving time ends is that light has a profound effect on the circadian rhythm, the body’s natural 24-hour clock that dictates when one sleeps and wakes. Create a Good Sleep Environment: “For women in perimenopause or menopause, sleep can be especially sensitive to changes in schedule and temperature,” said. To minimize discomfort and disruptions, use light, cooling bedding and keep your bedroom cool and dark. Dim Lights in the Evening: Bright lights, like those from harsh overhead lights and screens, are the enemy of sleep, so try to fill your environment with lower, softer lights in the evening. “Many computers or tablets, or your phones, or even smart TVs actually have a night mode that will automatically change the amount of color that you’re getting to a reddish tint Make a Wind Down Routine: If you don’t already have an evening wind down routine, meaning some rituals to relax and get in the mood to sleep, and said now is a great time to start. Do something relaxing to ready your mind and body for sleep, like reading a book or meditating.
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