142: Springing Forward: How to Harness the Time Change to Reset your Habits & Routines

The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

Happy time change, Habit Thrivers!

Today, on Episode #142 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're talking about how you can use the time change as a natural jumping-off point for March, spring planning and habit shifts.

Whether you're feeling an extra boost of energy or are struggling with the adjustment this time change, it's a perfect opportunity to refresh routines, set new intentions and align our habits with the season ahead.

These tips and strategies work not only for the time change but for any shift in your life:

✔illness

✔travel

✔moving

So, why is navigating the time change more challenging to some?

For one, our age (or the season of our lives).

As we age, consistency does seem to become more important.

Routines and consistency help us maintain our physical and mental wellbeing, so disruptions to that can really throw us off our game.

Pay attention to the importance of the timing of everything - when you eat, when you take medications or supplements, when you exercise, when you go to sleep and when you wake up.

Second, we are affected by our or dosha.

Vatas are more sensitive to change and should give themselves some grace here.

• practice letting go into sleep

• eat warming, nourishing foods

• warm with oil massage

Pittas are champions of change and may even be impatient with others who don't handle the time change well.

But don't let your excitement over time change get away from you - the burnout is real!

Pittas still need to take time to relax, stay calm and avoid over-stimulation

Kaphas struggle with feeling sluggish in general, so it may take them a couple of weeks to adjust.

Try small changes like staying with warming foods while slowly transitioning to the cooling foods, and having a little exercise session in the morning to get the blood flowing.

How long does it take us to adjust to the time change?

Research says it takes 3-7 days for the body to fully adjust, but some of us (I'm looking at you, Vatas) can take up to 2 weeks.

What are the top ways to manage a time change?

1. If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, keep something like a meditation or breathing practice on hand to help start that shift into relaxation.

2. Get the natural daylight. Step outside within 30 minutes of waking to help reset your body clock.

3. Limit evening screen time to avoid overstimulation.

4. Stay hydrated, and have your heavier meal earlier in the day.

5. Move your body in the morning - Bonus points for moving your body outside.

Remember: We're not just surviving the time change. It is an opportunity to reset your habits, refresh your energy, and align with the season ahead.

Lorrie xoxox

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