Welcoming More Daylight 🌤️

March 9, 2025

Issue 20

Weekly Pause & Reset

Mindfully designed to offer healthy lifestyle-design & wellbeing info, tips, inspiration & insights to jumpstart your week.

Spring Ahead!

Happy Sunday!

Reminder: If you haven’t already done so, set your clocks ahead one hour this morning! Starting today, the evenings will be gloriously brighter! While this thrills me to no end, on the flip side the mornings will be darker (and I was really enjoying these brighter mornings the last couple weeks!).

It may not seem like a big deal to lose an hour of sleep for one night, but Daylight Saving Time can actually impact your natural rhythm for up to a week. Below are some tips to get you through this feeling of jet-lag that may be weighing you down this week…

This middle photo is of hyacinth bulbs I planted last fall so I could force them to bloom this spring. One is spring-ing up!🪻

Get plenty of natural light, especially today and over the next few days. Natural light has the most powerful effect on our sleep/wake cycle and can help to squash any sleep disruptions from DST.
Stick to your typical routines the next couple days, especially bedtime and morning routines to ease the transition and maintain consistency, BUT…

Match the timing of your routines with the new time. For example, if you usually eat dinner at 6 pm, continue to eat at 6 pm (new time). If you start your wind-down routine at 8 pm, continue this at 8 pm (new time). These are important cues to reset your internal clock.

Try not to jam-pack your schedule these first few days. Allow your body to adjust before tackling large projects, work presentations, etc.
If you have younger children (or teenagers!), know they will probably be a little thrown off this week too. You may need to muster up some extra patience and cut them some slack if they’re grumpier than usual. Remember to cut yourself some slack too 😉
Wishing you balance & equilibrium for your week ahead 🌿,

Steph 🤍

Weekly Wellness Intention 💫

As I adjust to Daylight Saving Time, I will stay mindful of my sleep patterns, embrace the extra daylight for outdoor activity, and maintain balance throughout the transition. I will listen to my body’s needs, allowing for rest and adjusting gradually to the new rhythm, while cultivating a positive mindset about the change.

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