On the night of Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, October 25, at 3 a.m., it will be 2 a.m. An extra hour of sleep, on paper. In reality, many of us take several days to get back into our rhythm: waking up too early, fatigue at the end of the day, difficulty falling asleep. Here are six simple rituals to make this transition smoothly.
1. Plan a few days ahead
Rather than dealing with the shift all at once, gradually shift your bedtime and wake-up time by 15 minutes, three or four days beforehand. Your internal clock adjusts more easily with small tweaks.
2. Seek out morning light
Natural light is the primary guide for our biological clock. In the morning, throw the curtains wide open, have your coffee near a window, or take a ten-minute walk outside. With days growing shorter, every minute of light counts.
3. Truly embrace darkness in the evening
Conversely, in the evening, darkness signals to the body that it is time to wind down. Dim the lights an hour before bed, put away screens, and if your bedroom isn't perfectly dark (due to streetlights, sunrise, or nightlights), try a silk sleep mask. It creates total darkness without compressing the eyes or marking the skin.
4. Stick to a regular schedule, even on weekends
This is the least glamorous but most effective piece of advice. Getting up at the same time every day stabilizes your rhythm far better than trying to "catch up" on sleep on Sunday.
5. Manage your bedroom temperature
With the return of heating, bedrooms tend to get too warm. A temperature around 18°C (64°F) promotes falling asleep. This is also where silk becomes valuable: as a natural, breathable fiber, it remains pleasant to the touch, without the clammy feeling that can come with certain synthetic materials.
6. Create an evening ritual you look forward to
A herbal tea, a few pages of a book, a skincare routine, a cool silk pillowcase. The ritual doesn't need to be long; what matters is the repetition. Over time, it becomes a signal that the body recognizes.
Winter begins in the bedroom
The time change truly marks the beginning of the dark season. It is the perfect time to turn your bedroom into a sanctuary: soft lighting, natural materials, and complete darkness at night. Everything you need to face winter feeling rested.