To enjoy those sultry summer evenings longer, daylight saving time was once introduced. The night of Saturday, March 30 to Sunday, March 31 is the time again: the clock goes forward one hour. Not everyone can handle this time change equally well. Accidents, grumpy colleagues, and much more await you on the Monday after this weekend. That is why GENTS today gives practical advice so that you start a new workweek well, stylishly, and in an excellent mood.
Long, long ago, people had no clocks that kept time and gradually took over their lives. The Romans, for example, were very flexible in their daily schedule. They simply got up at sunrise and went to sleep after sunset. Over the centuries, we have increasingly lived according to 'time'. The agreement to set the clock forward or backward by one hour is relatively recent. Only since the 20th century have various countries adopted a daylight saving time policy. What was actually the reason to introduce it back then? Why has there been so much discussion about daylight saving time within the European Union recently?
Longer enjoyment thanks to daylight saving time
The idea of daylight saving time and standard time is mainly safety and productivity. Scientific research has shown that fewer accidents occur when people drive to work in daylight and vice versa. Moreover, thanks to daylight saving time, people start an hour earlier. This means we finish an hour earlier and can enjoy the sultry summer evenings longer. However, there is a misunderstanding. With the start of daylight saving time, we do not automatically get more sun and thus summer. It is simply the changing of the time so that we make the most use of daylight. Since the sun is in a different position in winter, daylight saving time is not very practical then. That is why we set daylight saving time back to 'standard time' in winter. All in all, we can enjoy nice weather longer in the summer months thanks to the change of the clock.
Least productive Monday
Last winter was daylight saving time, also known as the daylight saving time, a topic of discussion. The usefulness and possible effects of daylight saving time were questioned. The European Union proposed to use one time permanently and no longer switch. Moving the clock forward in summer has a negative effect on us as humans. For example, the Monday after the switch to daylight saving time is the least productive day of the year. Everyone struggles with sleep deprivation due to daylight saving time. The result? A grumpy atmosphere and an increased risk of accidents. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize this effect of daylight saving time. Moreover, it is only 1 day of suffering for a whole summer of enjoyment. That is why GENTS has compiled all kinds of handy tips for you. This way you will soon say: high time for daylight saving time!
Tip 1. The importance of light
One reason why many people have trouble with Monday after changing the clock has to do with the natural rhythm. You are suddenly pulled out of your routine and forced to get up earlier. To make it a bit easier for your body, it is smart to go outside right away in the morning. For example, take a short walk before you get in the car or take the dog out at your leisure. As soon as your body notices that it is already light, you will wake up much happier! Light is that important. In addition, it is wise to avoid blue light as much as possible on Sunday evening after the start of daylight saving time. So put your phone aside once and pick up a book, for example. By not seeing blue light, you will fall asleep better and more easily. Sleep that you can definitely use after such a short night the evening before!
Tip 2. Avoid the snooze button
It is very difficult, but also try to avoid the snooze button after the start of daylight saving time. No matter how hard it is to get out of bed, snoozing really doesn't make it easier. It is very tempting to snooze for a long time after a weekend with little sleep. However, with the start of daylight saving time, snoozing is the worst thing you can do. By snoozing, you actually delay your biological clock. This makes you feel extra tired and exhausted for the rest of the day. So try to get up immediately when your alarm goes off. Daylight saving time is already a strain on your body, don't make it worse by snoozing!
Tip 3. Wear comfy clothes
One last tip we want to give you is of course about clothing. When you are not feeling well, it can make a world of difference if you wear comfortable clothes. Treat yourself to that pleasure! Make sure you have a comfy outfit ready for the Monday after the start of daylight saving time. That way you can wear a neat sweater or stylish sweater put on. GENTS has a wide range of sweaters that you can wear to work without worries during daylight saving time or winter time. Is it not very appreciated at the office? Are shirts and blazers the standard? Then a white t-shirt with your favorite blazer jeans can be a very good alternative. You then come to the office in a nice casual chic style, comfortable enough to get through the workday with the aftermath of daylight saving time.
