Every year is the same ordeal, the transition to daylight saving time disrupts our internal clock. Because it must be admitted, an hour less sleep disrupts the sleep of children, adults and pets. Here are our simple and essential tips to help you prepare gently.
How do you live the transition to summer time well?
children
Children are probably the ones who have the hardest time coping with this somewhat brutal change. And it’s not for nothing that they have to get up an hour earlier to go to the nanny, the nursery or school. It is therefore advisable to readjust the rhythm during the 4 days prior to the time change to avoid delays. Before, step back 15 minutes every day the most important times of the day to save an hour: lunch, nap, bath, dinner and of course bedtime. This simple and effective trick works for both babies and adults.
It is also easier to fall asleep when it is dark outside, which is not the case in spring and summer. To make it easier to fall asleep, darken the room with shutters and blackout curtains. If your child is too restless, offer him a relaxation session. Before that, listen to this pleasant metaphorical story inspired by hypnosis. And if you want to go further, here’s our special meditation file.
The grown-ups
Not only children have trouble finding their rhythm, adults too. To avoid disrupting your biological clock too much, you can: go to bed an hour earlier the days prior to the transition to daylight saving time, for example Thursday and Friday. Do not eat too heavily in the evening, as a large meal can cause drowsiness. And to replenish your energy, you can also take a micro nap during the day, for example after lunch. The most important thing is to always listen to your body and signs of fatigue.
animals
Our animal friends can also be disturbed by the switch to daylight saving time. So that the transition is not too abrupt, you can apply the same trick as for the children, ie shift the rituals of the day, and especially time for croquettes or mashed potatoes. The first few days can be difficult, but the trick is getting your dog or cat used to this new rhythm. before bedtime, don’t forget to fill the bowl to prevent your four-legged friend from waking you up.
I hope this helpful article helps you navigate daylight saving time smoothly. And moving on, here’s the very simple trick to know if we’re moving our clocks forward or back.