As if autumn wasn’t exhausting enough already, it seems more tiring times lie ahead.

When the clocks go back, which is set to happen on 26 October , your Circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle) can get knocked off . This means that most people don’t actually “gain” an hour of sleep after the change, Harvard Health explained .

In this period, “many people wake up earlier, have more trouble falling asleep, and are more likely to wake up during the night,” they shared.

“People who tend to be so-called short sleepers, logging under 7.5 hours a night, and early risers (also known as larks), have the most trouble adjusting to the new schedule.”

This is why sleep expert Alison Jones from Sealy UK recommends we start “sleep staggering” now.

What is “sleep staggering”?

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