Know your sleep needs: Pay attention to your sleep patterns and how they affect your daytime alertness and mood. You can download our sleep diary (link)
Allow yourself the sleep time you need: Most adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep each night;
Prepare to get adequate sleep: If minor changes in your sleep routine sometimes cause you problems, prepare in advance for the time change. Try going to bed earlier on the day before daylight savings time starts or try to sleep later on the actual starting day.
Light up your day: Exposure to bright light helps to reset your internal clock, so when you get up on Sunday or even Monday morning, get as much strong light as possible;
“Morning people” need extra time to adjust: If you are the type of person who wakes up wide awake and ready to go, you may have more trouble adjusting to sleep changes. You might want to start a few days before April 2 by going to bed a little later and getting up a little earlier.
Stick to your schedule: Whenever possible, set a sleep schedule and stick to it. The fewer times you vary the schedule, the better youll feel during the day.
Get comfortable before you try to sleep: Most people sleep best in a cool, quiet, dark room where they are comfortable.
Be careful of late-night stimulants: Most people know coffee may keep them awake if they drink it in the late evening, but nicotine and alcohol around bedtime can also cause sleep problems. Also avoid eating right before you are going to try to sleep.
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