Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 am where we “fall back” and move our clocks back by one hour.
While most of us are looking forward to an extra hour of sleep, it is important to know that our circadian rhythms can be impacted, which in turn can affect our mental and physical health and increase the chances of accidents and injuries. In addition, there will be shorter daylight hours and an increase of darkness for the next few months so drivers and pedestrians will need to adjust to a decrease in visibility.
Tips to manage the time change:
- On the evening of the time change, adjust your clocks back by one hour and go to bed at your normal bedtime.
- Wear bright clothing or reflective materials when outside so others can see you
- Use main pathways and crosswalks and always look left and right before crossing.
- Drivers should be extra cautious in the early morning and at night as it’s harder to see pedestrians when it’s dark
- Check in with your co-workers to see if they are experiencing any impact from the time change