Springing forward never puts a spring in my step! This is a difficult time for me as well as many others. Although it's only a one hour adjustment, the abrupt change may cause mood disturbances, sleep disruption, and throws off the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that helps control sleep and many other biological processes.

Here are gentle ways to ease into the time change:

• Light is the main driver of circadian rhythm. Make time for daylight exposure to aid in resetting your internal clock and adjusting to the new timing of light and dark.
• If you need to during the day, take a 15-20 minute nap until your body has adjusted to the time change.
• Avoid caffeine in the afternoon to avoid issues with sleep. Have your last meal of the day at least 3 hours before bedtime. During this adjustment period, try to avoid alcohol as it may cause sleep disruption.
• Have a regular sleep routine and stick with it. Begin winding down an hour before bedtime as a way to begin preparing your body for sleep. Put away your devices 30 minutes before bed.