Let’s be real. The loss of that one hour hits like a brick. You’ll feel a bit wobbly on Monday morning. Your brain will ask where the hour went.
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Your internal clock will scream, “It’s still dark! Why are we moving?!” But you must. You have emails to ignore. You have coffee to drink.
The good news? It’s only really bad for about three days. Then you forget you ever slept a full night. Human adaptability is wild.
Cheat Codes for Surviving It
You can fight back. Don’t just take it lying down—literally, don’t. Go to bed 15 minutes earlier for a few nights before the big day. Your future self will high-five you.
Or, do what I do: binge caffeine and pretend it’s a fun adventure. “Wow, look at me, living in the future!” Works sixty percent of the time.
Another pro tip: set your clocks forward before you go to bed on Saturday. Don’t wait until Sunday morning. You will mess up. You will be late for brunch. I’ve seen it happen.