Flourish eMAG Apr 25 - Flipbook - Page 41
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Reduced alertness may increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents
and workplace injuries.
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People working in safety-critical jobs (e.g. drivers, operators of
heavy machinery, or emergency workers) should be extra cautious
before and after daylight saving transitions.
Individuals who already struggle with sleep, such as those with insomnia, sleep apnoea,
or shift workers, may 昀椀nd the adjustment more dif昀椀cult. Children can also take longer
to adapt, as they may struggle to understand the time change. Younger children, in
particular, may resist bedtime if it is still light outside.
TIPS TO HELP YOU ADJUST
TO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
The Sleep Health Foundation recommends the following strategies to help
you prepare and adapt:
General Sleep Tips:
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Make the bedroom as bright as possible when you wake up in the
morning.
Eat a nutritious breakfast to help regulate your body clock.
Spend time outside in natural sunlight in the morning.
Engage in morning exercise, preferably outdoors.
Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep each night.
Avoid intense exercise just before bed.
Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks) in the evening and do not
smoke before bed or during the night.
Avoid going to bed hungry or too soon after a heavy meal.
Preparing for Daylight Saving in Spring:
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Adjust your bedtime by 15–20 minutes earlier
for three to four nights before putting the
clocks forward.
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Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier on Saturday
and Sunday mornings before the transition to
make Monday’s early start easier.
