Hey there,
For many readers in North America, last Sunday marked the end of daylight saving time. While some focus on that extra hour of sleep, seasonal time changes offer everyone – whether your region observes DST or not – an opportunity to rethink our daily rhythms.
Light profoundly impacts our performance. Research shows our cognitive function peaks when we have access to natural daylight. As darkness arrives earlier after this weekend’s change, it’s worth rethinking how we structure our days. Instead of fighting against our biology, we can adapt our work patterns to maximize those precious daylight hours.
These forced schedule changes also reveal something interesting about our routines. When our normal patterns get disrupted, we can see which habits truly serve us and which ones we’ve just been carrying forward without thought. It’s like having a forced pause button on our daily programming.
Here’s a practical step to take this week:
Write down your ideal evening routine that accounts for earlier darkness. But don’t just focus on what you’ll do - focus on what you want to achieve.
Instead of defaulting to extra screen time, could that hour serve a better purpose? Maybe it’s reading, planning for the next day, or finally starting that side project you’ve been thinking about.
The clock change is inevitable - but how you use this seasonal transition is up to you.
Ready to turn this time change into a catalyst for better habits? LifeHack All-Access gives you everything you need: Set and track new routines with our Goal Dashboard, get personalized guidance from our AI Coach, and access proven strategies in our Learning Hub.
Here's to optimizing your daily rhythm,
