Lighter evenings are finally on the horizon! While we love the extra sunshine, we know that the “Spring Forward” clock change can cause a bit of havoc with our internal rhythms, leaving our inner clock out of alignment.
If you often end up feeling a little unanchored by the clock change, here are a few gentle rituals to help you stay grounded.
- Adjust gradually, start going to bed and waking up 15 minutes earlier before the clocks change to ease the transition
- Wind down gradually each evening with a calm routine – warm bath, book, low lighting
- Spend five minutes with your legs up the wall before bedtime. This is the ultimate restorative yoga pose. It reverses the flow of blood and shifts the body from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.”
- Maintain routine. Avoid oversleeping to counteract the adjustment
- Keep mornings bright, with plenty of natural light
- Be kind to yourself as your body adjusts
A Simple Evening Ritual: Our Magnesium Sleep Butter was made for moments exactly like this. Take a quiet moment 20 minutes before sleep to massage a small amount of butter into your feet. This act of self-care is a grounding, sensory signal to your nervous system that the “doing” is over, the day is done, and it is finally safe to rest.
May your transition into this brighter season be soft, steady, and restful.
Amy x
