Can you believe we ‘spring forward’ already?? It’s officially Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 11th. While we gain more sunlight, adjusting to the time change can take a toll on our mental and physical health.

Here’s your Daylight Saving Survival Guide:

• Start going to bed earlier NOW. Spend a couple nights in advance getting to bed earlier. If you can manage to get to bed 30 minutes earlier it will prepare your internal clock for waking up an hour earlier on Monday.

• Set your clock forward the day before. If you have no plans on Saturday, try setting your clocks forward Saturday afternoon instead of waiting until the last minute. Shifting the times of daily activities and meals can help prepare for the adjustment.

• Avoid vices that interrupt your sleep. Stay away from alcohol, caffeine, nicotine or any other substances that can affect your ability to fall asleep or get as deep of sleep as you’d like.

• Keep up with your exercise. Don’t try to conserve energy by slacking off of your normal routine— be sure you’re walking, hiking, doing yard work, going to the gym, etc. It will actually help you fall asleep instead of keeping you up. Just don’t go all out before bedtime! .

• Get up and at ’em on Sunday morning! Don’t be a sloth on Sunday, laying aroung with the curtains closed and bemoaning the time change. Expose yourself to as much sunlight as you can. Not only will it boost your energy levels, but it will also make you more alert.