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Sunday, November 1st, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time and return to Standard Time.

Time changes often cause sleep disruption, and the fall time change can be difficult for natural early birds.

These five strategies can help you prepare for the seasonal time change and make the adjustment easier.

A time change is fast approaching, and you may be asking yourself, “Is this the one that is easier for me, or the harder one?” In the United States, Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 1st, at 2:00 am—at which point clocks will “fall back” to 1:00 am, theoretically providing the opportunity for an extra hour of sleep as we return to Standard Time.

Disruptions From the Fall Seasonal Time Change

Although more negative effects are observed during the springtime transition to Daylight Saving Time, both time changes are associated with a temporary increase in sleep disruptions, changes in mood, and even suicide rates. As humans, our bodies like to be on a regular 24-hour cycle, and disruptions—even by one hour—can throw off our circadian rhythms. Although the average person struggles more with the spring transition (when we lose an hour of sleep), the fall transition is typically more difficult for individuals who have an extreme morning-type circadian rhythm. You may be a morning type if you frequently find it difficult to........

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