Falling back into good sleep with the end of daylight saving time is easier than the time change in the Spring.
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00:00It's the time of the year where we watch as the leaves change color and fall back to the ground.
00:04For most of us, that also signals the time of year when we fall back an hour as it marks the end of
00:09daylight saving time. And although some might struggle with the change because it gets darker
00:13earlier, most sleep experts welcome it. This change from daylight savings time back to standard time
00:21is the better change for our sleep. And it's not because we we gain an hour,
00:26um, it's because we're going back to standard time, which scientists and researchers and
00:34clinicians in the sleep world all agree is the better time for our bodies. Standard time is
00:40better aligned with our natural sleep-wake cycle. That's because more light in the morning signals
00:44that it's time to wake up, while the darkness earlier in the evenings helps our bodies produce
00:48melatonin to fall asleep. But if you're struggling with it getting darker earlier, you can try
00:53adjusting your sleep schedule to get the most out of the daylight hours. We've already made it past
00:58the harder time change in the spring, and it shouldn't be difficult for our bodies to adapt
01:02back to standard time. However, Dr. Roth has a go-to tip when it comes to sleep in general.
01:08The golden rule for sleep is never get into bed until you're very sleepy. So don't get into bed
01:16to try to get sleepy. Don't get into bed hoping you'll get sleepy. Only go to bed once you are
01:21already feeling sleepy. It's always important to remember to talk to your doctor or sleep specialist
01:27if you're continually having issues with your sleep. For AccuWeather, I'm meteorologist Tony Laubach.