{"id":892420,"date":"2026-03-18T02:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/daylight-saving-time-always-takes-me-down-im-using-this-tech-to-recover\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T02:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:18:23","slug":"daylight-saving-time-always-takes-me-down-im-using-this-tech-to-recover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/daylight-saving-time-always-takes-me-down-im-using-this-tech-to-recover\/","title":{"rendered":"Daylight Saving Time Always Takes Me Down. I’m Using This Tech to Recover"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even though daylight saving time<\/span><\/a><\/span> is just a 1-hour time change, it always throws off my body’s internal clock and leaves me exhausted. Knowing that this is the case, I decided to better prepare myself this year by using the technology at my disposal to improve the quality of my sleep, spend less time on my phone, hydrate and set myself up for healthy but quick meals. <\/p>\n

To combat daylight saving time and its effects<\/span><\/a><\/span>, these are the devices I’m using around the clock.<\/p>\n

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I love using my Hatch Restore 3 as a gentle sunrise alarm clock and white noise machine. <\/p>\n

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1. Sunrise alarm clock<\/h2>\n

The Hatch Restore 3<\/a><\/span> is CNET\u2019s favorite sunrise alarm clock<\/span><\/a><\/span>, and for good reason. Like similar devices, it uses gradual, customizable light that mimics a sunrise to gently wake you up and you can pair it with equally gentle wake-up sounds if you\u2019re a heavy sleeper and need that extra noise to get out of bed. It also works as a bedside light and white noise machine<\/span><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a light sleeper who uses blackout curtains, I love that this alarm clock simulates a sunrise to signal to my body when it\u2019s time to wake up — especially during a time change. I much prefer it to a loud, blaring alarm that shocks me awake.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Restore 3\u2019s white noise machine feature also helps me fall asleep and stay asleep while listening to the soothing sounds of a waterfall. Then, when it\u2019s time for me to wake up, it transitions into the morning singing bowls I selected as my alarm. With a Hatch+ subscription ($50 per year or $5 per month), you get access to additional sounds, meditations, podcasts and stories.<\/p>\n

If a sunrise alarm clock isn\u2019t for you, you can also use smart lights<\/span><\/a><\/span> to help your body adjust.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s smart lights let you schedule times to turn on or increase or decrease brightness during the times of day when you need it most,\u201d says Tyler Lacoma, CNET\u2019s smart home editor. \u201cMany smart bulbs also include color temperature settings so you can set lights for warmer tones to mimic sunsets or sunrises more easily. You can also look for daylight modes that take care of the details for you but I recommend starting with a schedule if you\u2019re trying to shake off DST weariness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I find the Oura Ring to be the most comfortable sleep tracker. <\/p>\n

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2. Oura Ring<\/h2>\n

It can be difficult to know exactly how well you\u2019ve slept from one night to the next just based on how you feel. That\u2019s why I use my Oura Ring<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u2019s data to see exactly what my sleep looks like: its different stages, my breathing while asleep and my sleep score, which summarizes the overall quality of my rest. This information helps me decide whether to take it easy during the day or go all out during my workout.<\/p>\n

There are other types of sleep trackers<\/span><\/a><\/span>, like smartwatches and mattress covers<\/span><\/a><\/span>, but I prefer my smart ring<\/span><\/a><\/span> because it\u2019s more comfortable to wear while sleeping. However, I wouldn\u2019t recommend keeping track of your sleep if it could make you anxious, particularly during an already-stressful period like daylight saving time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. Smart water bottle<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve already waxed poetic about how much I love my smart water bottle<\/span><\/a><\/span>, the Larq Bottle PureVis 2<\/a><\/span>, for getting me to drink enough water every day<\/span><\/a><\/span>. I\u2019ve noticed that when I\u2019m tired or have an inconsistent sleep schedule (I\u2019m looking at you, DST), I tend to struggle with hydration, which makes me feel even more fatigued. This water bottle helps me pick up the slack and I especially appreciate that its cap lights up to remind me to take a sip.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I’ve enjoyed using the Brick to keep me off my phone when I have a tendency to doomscroll.<\/p>\n

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4. Brick<\/h2>\n

Something else I grapple with when tired: doomscrolling<\/span><\/a><\/span>. When I\u2019m exhausted, it can be challenging for me to pull myself away from my phone in favor of my preferred free-time activities, such as reading a book, going for a walk, birdwatching<\/span><\/a><\/span>, working out, cooking or baking or simply spending time outside in nature.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To cut down on my phone time, I\u2019ve been testing the Brick<\/span><\/a><\/span>, a magnet you use to temporarily block selected apps and websites on your device. Unlike screen-time apps you can easily disable on your phone, the Brick is a physical device you have to tap your phone against to block and unblock your apps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the Brick to work, you put it somewhere out of reach (mine is on my fridge) so that you actually have to move your body to use it. This creates more intention around how and when you spend time on your devices.<\/p>\n

5. Air fryer\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Clearly, I\u2019m not at my best when I\u2019m tired, and unfortunately, this applies to what I eat at the end of a long, post-DST day. The last thing I want to do when I have zero energy is cook, so for easier, faster, healthy recipes, I use my air fryer<\/span><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last year, I spoke with registered dieticians to learn more about the healthiest recipes you can make in an air fryer<\/span><\/a><\/span> with less oil. As a vegetarian, my favorites include air-fried vegetables and sweet potato fries<\/span><\/a><\/span>, which I love as sides. For snacks, crispy veggie chips are perfection, or I\u2019d recommend trying CNET Editor Corin Cesaric\u2019s recipe for crispy air fryer chickpeas<\/span><\/a><\/span>. You can even roast an entire chicken<\/span><\/a><\/span> in your air fryer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the kitchen department, honorable mentions go to my Vitamix<\/span><\/a><\/span>, Instant Pot<\/span><\/a><\/span> and KitchenAid stand mixer<\/span><\/a><\/span> for making prep and cooking a breeze when I need it most.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The bottom line<\/h2>\n

If, like me, you struggle to adjust to daylight saving time, you may want to consider using the devices you have at your disposal to make the seasonal change easier on your body. After all, that\u2019s the purpose of this technology: to make our lives easier, especially when we need it most.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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