This Sunday, March 31, marks the beginning of British Summer Time in the UK, meaning the clocks will go forward by one hour at 1am. The change in clocks means it'll stay lighter for longer in the evenings and will gradually start to get lighter in the mornings too until the longest day of the year on June 21.
However, studies have found the clocks moving forward an hour can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. A change in sleep impacts our bodies' circadian rhythm, resulting in higher health risks, poorer mental health and disrupting our attention. Adjust your bedtime Adjusting your sleep schedule ahead of the clocks changing can minimise the effects of losing an hour of sleep. Turning off technology and heading to bed 30-60 minutes earlier than usual on Saturday could help to improve your energy levels.