Ah yes, the annual “why am I tired for no reason” season 😵‍💫
Here are some actually helpful daylight saving time tips—quick, doable, no toxic positivity.

Before the switch

• Shift your schedule by 10–15 minutes each day for a few days (sleep, meals, workouts). Tiny nudges beat shock therapy.

• Go to bed earlier, not just “lie there earlier.” Dim lights, no doom-scrolling, boring podcast > bright screens.

• Hydrate more than usual. Sleep changes mess with hydration more than people realize.

The day of

• Get morning sunlight ASAP. Even 10 minutes outside tells your brain “this is the new normal.”

• Move your body lightly. Walks, stretching, or a gentle workout—skip the “punish yourself” HIIT.

• Delay caffeine just a bit (30–60 min after waking). It helps your natural rhythm reset faster.

The days after

• Protect your bedtime like it’s a meeting. No “just one more episode” lies.

• Eat earlier in the evening. Late heavy meals = worse sleep during the adjustment.

• Be patient with your brain. Foggy, moody, extra snacky? Normal. You’re not broken.

Extra credit

• Use warm light at night, cool light in the morning.

• Magnesium glycinate can help some people with sleep (check with a pro if you’re unsure).

• Set clocks early so you’re not confused and mad all day.