Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – November 6, 2024
ADJUSTING OUR CLOCKS: THE FIRST WEEK OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
The start of daylight saving time, when clocks “fall back,” can bring a surprising shift to our routines, even though it’s just a single hour. Initially, the time change disrupts our internal clocks, making us feel out of sync. We may wake up earlier than usual, find it harder to stay awake in the evening, or feel unusually sleepy. This is because our circadian rhythms, which regulate our sleep-wake cycle, take time to adjust.
In the first week, this change can affect everything from our energy levels to our productivity and mood. Children and pets, too, struggle with the new schedule, often waking us up at their “usual” time. But after a few days, most people begin to adapt. The darker mornings may linger, but we get used to earlier sunsets, and our bodies reset. Eventually, it becomes the new normal—until the clocks change again.
