How to adapt to daylight saving time

To the joy of some and the sadness of others, DST is back. Besides advance the clock by one hour, different hours also affect some people's routine.

This is because the body has a natural biological clock, which determines the times when the body feels sleep, hunger, tiredness and the moments of greater physical and mental disposition. And when the body loses an hour, it takes a while to realize.

Although each body has a time to get into the rhythm of the new time, for most people the deadline is one week. While this does not happen, it is very common that this maladjustment in the biological clock ends up causing physical changes such as insomnia, lack of appetite, sleep, tiredness and inattention.

Since there is no magic formula to avoid discomfort, it is worth betting on some tips for how to adapt to daylight saving time.

Until you feel your body is completely used to change, avoid sleeping too late. Try to go to bed at clock time even if you are not sleepy. You will probably be slow to fall asleep, but try to prepare your body for rest. A warm bath before bed helps you relax and is one of the tricks waking up feeling rested.

Some people feel a change in sleep, others do not feel hungry or eat out of time. Alternating mealtimes can lead to poor appetite. Therefore, the ideal is to try to eat meals always at the same times and consume lighter foods such as fruits, juices, iced teas and hydrate a lot at this time.

It is also important to avoid cigarettes, alcohol or stimulants at night and especially at the beginning of adapting to the new time.

How to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time (March 2024)