Winter time is approaching: How to survive the mini jet lag without stress!

Winter time is approaching: How to survive the mini jet lag without stress!

The weekend after next is time for the winter time change: At 3 a.m., the clocks are put back to 2 a.m. by one hour. While some are looking forward to a "gift" hour of sleep, others fear that their biorhythm will get mixed up. The first eight days after the changeover can lead to a real "mini jet lag" for many. Dr. Imke Schmitz-Losem, advisory doctor of the Pronova BKK, warns of symptoms such as inner restlessness, irritability and sleep disorders that can occur similar to long-distance trips.

For families with young children, it is advisable to gradually tackle the changeover by gradually moving the bedtime before the time change. A “hard cut” is recommended for people with fixed working hours: go to bed an hour later on Saturday evening and change all watches. A dark environment can help you fall asleep, while light light in the morning makes waking up easier. Technical devices should be avoided before going to bed so as not to disturb sleep. Further tips for better sleep can be found on pronovabkk.de/gesunder-sleep.