31/10/2021
⏰ Last night the clocks went back. Fact is that this change, although a positive one for us gaining one hour more sleep, affects us due to our body’s internal biological clock.
🧠 This clock controls functions, such as when we feel hungry or when we feel tired. This is our circadian rhythm which is roughly 24 hours long.
Now, research suggests that moving the clocks twice a year has negative impacts, particularly on our health.
⚠️ During the first days after the clocks change, many people suffer from symptoms such as irritability, less sleep, daytime fatigue, and decreased immune function.
Worse though, during the first weeks after clock changes, more heart attacks, strokes and workplace injuries are registered ❗️
So to cope with this time change try the following:
👉🏾 stick to the same sleeping pattern (same time for going to bed and waking up)
👉🏾 keep the bedroom dark (especially now as the mornings are brighter)
👉🏾 avoid screens and very bright lights in the evening (try LED candles, orange light or red light or wearing blue light blocking glasses)
👉🏻 once awake get some daylight (this helps to set yourself up for the day)
