Daylight saving time always bothers me. I use this technique to recover

As it stands, I’m not the best sleeper but when you add up Daylight saving timeEven a one-hour time change can be done It wreaks havoc on my circadian rhythmalso known as the body’s internal clock. Every year, it leaves me exhausted, stressed and generally feeling “off,” but it’s not just me. It is known that daylight saving time exists Undesirable effects On our physical and mental health.

This year, I’m aiming to fight. As a health tech writer, I know how useful some devices are for regulating our sleep, nervous systems, and overall well-being, so I’ll use this knowledge to my advantage. Instead of lying down (as much as I’d love to lie down to take a nap), I’ll use the following technique to help my body recover from daylight saving time.

1. Sunrise alarm

the Restore slot 3 It is CNET Favorite sunrise alarm clockAnd for good reason. Like similar devices, it uses a gradual, customizable light that mimics a sunrise to gently wake you up, and you can pair it with equally gentle wake-up sounds if you’re a heavy sleeper and need the extra noise to get out of bed. It also works as a bedside light and White noise machine.

As a light sleeper who uses blackout curtains, I love that this alarm mimics a sunrise to signal to my body when it’s time to wake up — especially during a time change. I much prefer it to a loud, loud alarm clock that shocks me when I wake up.

The Restore 3’s white noise machine feature also helps me fall asleep and stay asleep while listening to the soothing sounds of the waterfall. Then, when it’s time for me to wake up, that transitions to the morning singing bowls I’ve chosen as my alarm clock. With a Hatch+ subscription ($50 per year or $5 per month), you get access to additional voices, meditations, podcasts, and stories.

If a sunrise alarm isn’t for you, you can also use it Smart lights To help your body adapt.

“Today’s smart lights let you schedule times to turn on, increase or decrease brightness during times of the day when you need it most,” says Tyler LaComa, smart home editor at CNET. “Many smart bulbs also include color temperature settings so you can set your lights to warmer hues to more easily mimic a sunset or sunrise. You can also look for daylight modes that take care of the details for you, but I recommend starting with a schedule if you’re trying to shake off daylight saving time fatigue.”

2. Oura ring

It can be difficult to know exactly how well you’ll sleep from one night to the next based on how you feel. That’s why I use Oura ringTo know exactly what my sleep looks like: its different stages, my breathing during sleep, and my sleep score, which summarizes the overall quality of my rest. This information helps me decide whether to take it easy during the day or do my best during my workout.

There are others Types of sleep tracking devicesSuch as smart watches and Mattress coversBut I prefer my country Smart ring Because it is more comfortable to wear while sleeping. However, I wouldn’t recommend tracking your sleep if it might make you anxious, especially during an already stressful period like daylight saving time.

3. Smart water bottle

I actually wax poetic about how much that is I love my smart water bottlethe Lark PureVis bottleto get me to Drink enough water every day. I’ve noticed that when I’m tired or have an inconsistent sleep schedule (I’m looking at you, daylight saving time), I tend to suffer from a lack of hydration, which makes me feel even more tired. This water bottle helps me get through slumps and I especially appreciate that its lid lights up to remind me to take a sip.

4. Brick

Another thing I deal with when I’m tired: Death scroll. When I’m feeling overwhelmed, it can be difficult for me to pull myself away from my phone in favor of my favorite free-time activities, like reading a book, or going for a walk. bird-watchingOr exercising, cooking, baking, or just spending time outside in nature.

To reduce the time I spend on the phone, I did a test Brickwhich is a magnet that you use to temporarily block specific apps and websites on your device. Unlike screen time apps that you can easily disable on your phone, Brick is a physical device that you have to tap on your phone to block and unblock your apps.

For the brick to work, you have to place it somewhere out of reach (mine is on my refrigerator) so that you have to move your body to use it. This creates more intention about how and when you spend time on your devices.

5. Air fryer

Obviously, I’m not at my best when I’m tired, and unfortunately, that applies to what I eat at the end of a long day after daylight saving time. The last thing I want to do when I’m running low on energy is cooking, so for easier, faster and healthier recipes, I use my energy Air fryer.

Last year, I spoke with registered dietitians to learn more about… Healthy recipes you can prepare in the air fryer With less oil. As a vegetarian, my favorites include air fried vegetables and Fried sweet potatoeswhich I like as sides. For snacks, crunchy veggie chips are perfect, or I recommend trying CNET editor Corin Cesaric’s recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas. You can even Grill a whole chicken In your air fryer.

In the kitchen department, honorable mention goes to mine Vitamix, Instant Pot and KitchenAid stand mixer To make prep and cooking easy when I need it most.

Bottom line

If, like me, you have a hard time adjusting to daylight saving time, you may want to consider using the devices you have on hand to make the seasonal change easier on your body. After all, that’s what this technology is for: to make our lives easier, especially when we need it most.