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This Sunday is big for two reasons: it’s Mother’s Day (in case you’ve forgotten) and it’s the weekend we all lose an hour of sleep when our clocks spring forward. Much in the same way your faithful bedside clock will need a reset, your body's internal clock needs a reset too. Here's our top tips on adjusting to the time change as smoothly as possible.
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The transition between DST (Daylight saving time) and Standard Time is characterised by increased morning darkness and longer evening light. While the time change is a marker of warmer weather and longer days ahead, it also means your body's natural alarm clock (the circadian rhythm) may be temporarily thrown off rhythm. This can essentially “delay” your sleep-wake cycle, making you feel tired in the morning and alert in the evening. Circadian misalignment can contribute to sleep loss, as well as “sleep debt,” which refers to the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. We humans are most vulnerable to sleep deprivation in early April, as they transition from Standard Time to DST. One study found that the average person receives 40 minutes less sleep on the Monday after “Springing Forward” compared to other nights of the year.
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Don't adjust your wake-up time on Monday. Stick to your normal morning routine as best as possible. After a few days to a week, your body will become acclimated to the new time.
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We recommend taking short 20-minute catnaps in the afternoon next week. This gives you an energy boost into the night and will regulate your mood. Avoid taking too long of a nap however, this may leave you feeling even drowsier.
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Minimise your intake of alcohol, caffeine and unhealthy meals before bed, especially this weekend. We know it’s hard! These substances can cause sleep disruptions that prevent you from getting the quality 7 to 9 hours of sleep you need to maintain physical and mental health.
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If you're an early riser, take advantage of this good weather and go outside on Monday morning to get some natural light exposure. Light helps you stay more alert during the daytime, and will reduce your body's production of melatonin, which causes drowsiness.
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Just as important to waking up and staying alert throughout the week, creating an environment primed for falling and staying asleep during these lighter nights is essential. Blackout blinds are a perfect choice for either your own or your child’s bedroom if you want to get a better night’s sleep during these brighter evenings. Black out blinds will reduce light interference from sunlight, streetlights and porch lights, especially with an hour extra daylight in the evenings.
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Bloc Blinds’ multi award winning, made-to-measure BlocOut and BlocOut XL (for larger windows) will provide your bedroom with unrivalled levels of darkness and climate control. As the days getting longer and warmer, we are presented with three challenges to great sleep: too much natural light, poor climate control and increased ambient noise from parties, birds and traffic. BlocOut Blackout Blinds overcome these challenges. Our award-winning blackout blinds block light around all four edges of your window due to the enclosed side rails and rubber bottom seal. Aside from blocking light, this dampens ambient noise effectively, keeping your room quiet and peaceful.
The thermal blackout fabric, included as standard, regulates the climate in your room throughout the day. The bright white backing reflects incoming solar radiation during the day, preventing the room from heating. At night, BlocOut retains ambient heat 43% better than the competition whilst prevents drafts. This is especially important during the unpredictable Spring climate, with warm days and sometimes freezing nights. You will be kept perfectly comfortable no matter the time of day or weather. For safety at home, they are completely cordless and spring operated making them a home safe option for children, pets, the elderly and vulnerable adults.
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Ultimately, don’t worry, you and your family’s body clocks will soon adapt to the clock changes. A rule of thumb is that it takes about one day to adjust for each hour of time change so be kind to yourself and take it day by day.