Daylight Saving Time 2008 or daylight saving(s) time as some people mistakenly refer to it is almost upon us. That's right, on March 9th, the second Sunday of the month, we'll have to wake from a peaceful night of sleep and turn our clocks ahead one hour at exactly 2:00 a.m. or for some a minute before! For all the insomniacs out there you might here a cheer, because they won't have to suffer another needless hour of sleeplessness. Are you worried your one hour of lost sleep might cause insomnia? Don't. Most of the time as long as you stick to a regular sleep routine, the loss of one hour of sleep will not completely disrupt your sleep or cause transient insomnia.

Hopefully you will be asleep when the clock strikes 2, but if you are not, here are a few tips that will help you take advantage of the day even though you lose an hour of sleep.

1. Make sure you go to bed ½ an hour early, that way you won’t lose too much sleep during the night.
2. Set your clocks ahead when you go to bed, so you don’t have to worry about remembering to do this in the morning.
3. If you are able to, sleep in a few extra minutes or 1/2 an hour. You will feel better about it.

Most people adjust to daylight saving time just fine. Some territories in the U.S. including Guam, America Samoa and the Virgin Islands don’t participate in Daylight Saving Time! When will you set your clock an hour back again? Not until November 2, 2008. While you are waiting, practice getting a good night sleep by meditating a few minutes before bed!

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