When Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on Sunday, November 2, we'll gain one hour. Sounds good right? Not always.

Though the effects from the one-hour shift from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time may not be as severe as “springing forward” in March, its impact on our sleep-wake cycle could cause sleep disruption and mood changes. 

To help you prepare for the upcoming time change, MHealthy has compiled resources to raise your awareness and help you practice better sleep habits. 

Test your sleep awareness I.Q.

Think you know how sleep – or lack of – impacts your well-being? Test your sleep knowledge by taking this updated eight-question quiz. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll learn how changes in your sleep could affect your body, mind and mood. 

Resources to practice­­ better sleep habits

Getting enough quality sleep supports your mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety. Most adults need 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep to maintain optimal mental and physical health. However, many of us are not getting this regularly. 

According to data from the 2024 annual health questionnaire administered by MHealthy, 50 percent of U-M employees are at high risk for sleep problems. Less than 29 percent reported getting 7-8 hours of sleep two or less times per week and over 37 percent have trouble falling or staying asleep three or more days of the week.

Use the resources and tips available on MHealthy’s website to help you adjust in the days before and after a time change: 

• Tips for getting restful sleep

• Tips for shift workers

• Apps and audio recordings to help you sleep

• Online sleep programs and courses available on the MHealthy Portal

• U-M health plan coverage, and more

Preparing now can minimize disruption when it’s time to adjust our clocks, helping you maintain restful, restorative sleep.