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5 ways to become a morning person and change up your sleeping patternreport that women in particular experience more sleep fragmentation and lower quality sleep, making it even harder for our bodies to adapt to the changing seasons.You may also likeAhead of autumn, the home experts atanalysed sunrise data in five cities over the past five years to discover the best times to wake up in October.
What’s more, Duette’s research also stated that the average early autumn sunset time across the UK is 5.54pm, making it a good time to stop working and start winding down.How does daylight affect your sleep?, aka its 24-hour clock. The transition between daylight saving time and standard time that occurs in late autumn is characterised by more morning darkness and evening light., this can essentially “delay” your sleep-wake cycle, making you feel tired in the morning and alert in the evening.
Therefore, the key is to take your cues from natural light sources and adapt your sleep schedule to help better manage your circadian rhythm, and avoid ‘sleep debt’ – the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep on a regular basis.Sign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don't miss out on the conversation.