That One Little Hour... Why It Feels Like So Much

Hello Dear Readers,How are you feeling after the daylight savings time change?A little foggy?Extra tired?Wondering why one little hour feels like it threw your whole week off?Don’t worry — you’re not imagining it.Studies actually show that this tiny clock shift can have a surprisingly big impact on our bodies.Researchers in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews found that when we “spring forward,” people often experience short-term sleep loss and fatigue for several days afterward. Another report from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine explains that daylight saving time can temporarily affect mood, focus, and alertness while our internal body clock tries to catch up.If you've been walking around thinking,"Why am I so tired?"or"Why does everything feel slightly harder this week?"Please hear this:It’s not a lack of willpower.It’s your biology saying, “Hey... give me a minute to recalibrate.”Our bodies love rhythm. When the clock jumps ahead, our internal clock is basically saying, “Wait... what just happened?”The good news is your body will adjust. You can help it along with a few simple things:☀️ Get some morning light. Step outside for a few minutes early in the day. Sunlight is like coffee for your circadian rhythm. Move your body. Even a short walk helps reset your internal clock.🌙 Create a calm evening. Dim the lights, step away from screens a bit earlier, and let your brain know bedtime is coming.Maybe the most important shift isn’t in your schedule... It’s in your mindset.Instead of thinking you’re “behind” this week, what if you saw this moment as a small reminder to slow down and listen to your body?Sometimes our bodies whisper for attention... and daylight saving time just makes the whisper a little louder.Be gentle with yourself this week.With warmth,Dr. Peggy 🌿P.S. Sometimes our bodies whisper for attention... and daylight saving time just makes the whisper louder.If this week left you feeling unusually tired, foggy, or stretched thin, it may be a small reminder from your body to slow down and listen.So many capable women quietly carry more than they realize.That’s why Dr. Christine Sauer and I are hosting a live workshop on March 23: The True Cost of Doing Too Much.We’ll explore why exhaustion happens—even when you’re doing everything “right”—and share simple ways to calm your nervous system and restore balance.If your body has been asking for a reset, we’d love to have you join us.https://professionalwomanswellness.com/the-true-cost-of-doing-too-much-page

Peggy Gleason
March 10, 2026