However, its not always easy to adjust to the time change.
A majority of Americans alsosupport ending the seasonal time changes.
Research has associated the fall back time change with less sleep during the following week.
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Americans dislike the clock change.
Unless you live in Hawaii or most of Arizona, the clocks will change this weekend.
Heres what it’s possible for you to do to make the adjustment easier.
The biggest mistake that people make is staying up one hour later on Saturday night.
The best-case scenario would be falling asleep as close as possible to your normal sleep time.
Say you typically fall asleep at 11 p.m., stick to that 11 p.m. bedtime, Robbins said.
On Sunday morning, resist the urge to sleep in for more than an extra hour.
This can disrupt your bodys natural circadian rhythm for a few days.
Good sleep hygiene practices can help maintain a healthy sleep cycle through the darker winter months.
Taking these steps can support your bodys natural rhythms and promote better rest.
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