Prep Now - 5 Time-Change Adjustments to Make Now for a Better Monday

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday morning at 2am. Are you adjusting your schedule now to ease the transition? Most experts agree even this little change can take a toll on your health but a little prep can go a long way in getting your week off to good start. So if you haven't started prepping here's some easy ways to ease your way into a reasonable start to the week post-Daylight savings.

1. Start adjusting sleep schedules now - Try going to bed 15 minutes later each evening leading up to Saturday night.
2. Adjust meal times too - Eat at 6:15 tonight vs. your usual 6.
3. Get your vitamin D - Light exposure is critical to keep sleep / wake schedules in balance so make sure you get lots of time outside on Sunday, especially in the morning, and ideally for the next few days post-change.
4. Prepare your room - Make sure bedrooms have adequate window coverings so they are nice and dark, minimizing early morning bright sunlight. A sound machine is always a good option too in order to minimize early morning chirping.
5. Don't engage too early - If you still wake up early give yourself a chance to  doze or relax with a book until an appropriate wake-up time.

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