Daylight saving time ends on Nov. 7, which means it’s almost time to “fall back.” Whether you’re a fan of changing our clocks twice a year or not, it’s undeniable that the shift affects us. Luckily, most of us find “falling back” a lot easier than “springing forward,” but that doesn’t mean you’ll be completely unscathed this autumn. While also affecting our mood and appetite, the end of daylight saving time undoubtedly influences our sleep the most. ARE YOU READY TO ‘FALL BACK’?
is likely to rebel and get even more confused than it was by the time change alone. Sleeping in will also probably do you more harm than good — and researchers have found that most people don’t get that fabled extra hour of sleep, anyway. MAKE CHANGES SLOWLY. The reason the time change hits us so hard is because it happens all at once. Shift gradually on your own to try to get ahead of the clock. The week before daylight saving ends, try going to bed 15 minutes later for two days, then 30 minutes later for two more, and finally 45 minutes until the real time change happens. When it does, your body will already be expecting it. HAVE A BEDTIME ROUTINE. You may have heard of sleep hygiene, which is the practice of ensuring your habits and surroundings are properly set up to promote sleep. Having 3 Tips to Help Your Sleep After Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sleep schedule disruptions not only feel terrible, but they also lead to errors and accidents. To avoid these potential downfalls, here are three tips to help you adjust. KEEP YOUR SCHEDULE. It may be tempting to stay up an hour later the night before the time changes, but you’ll regret it in the end. Your body’s biological clock
a bedtime routine signals to your body that it’s time to wind down and get some shut-eye. Take a warm shower, turn off the TV, put down your phone, and dim the lights. The routine takes a while to work, so don’t wait to start. Otherwise, by the time daylight saving ends, it’ll be too late. Follow these tips, and you might have an easier time adjusting to the time change this year. Nothing makes us feel better than a good night’s sleep, so do everything you can to prevent the end of daylight saving time from disrupting yours.
PUZZLE
Impress your Thanksgiving guests with this perfectly roasted — and easy — turkey! Roasted Turkey
Inspired by TheKitchn.com
Ingredients
• 1 whole turkey, thawed • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Remove packaging and giblets from inside of the turkey. 3. Place the turkey in a broiling pan breast-side up and rub it with salt and pepper. Pour the broth around the turkey. 4. Place the pan in the oven and turn the temperature down to 350 F. Turkey should cook for 12–15 minutes per pound, typically 3–4 hours. 5. Remove the turkey from the oven every 45 minutes and baste it with the broth. 6. Once finished, let the turkey rest for 15–20 minutes before carving and serving.
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