Here’s the current situation: you settle down for a peaceful night’s sleep on a Saturday. While you’re dreaming, an hour is snatched away from you. At 2 a.m., we all jump ahead an hour. When Sunday arrives, you wake up feeling dazed. If you attend church, you may find yourself running late. If you’re off to brunch, you’ll likely be groggy. And if you have children, you lose the chance to send them back to bed.
While I’m not opposed to the idea of adjusting the clocks, I do enjoy those long, sunlit evenings. I’m even willing to give up a little morning light, as most of us are just commuting during that time. However, I propose a solution that could make this time change more bearable. It’s straightforward, simple, and I believe you’ll appreciate it.
Instead of losing an hour of sleep, let’s cut an hour off our workweek.
Now, I’m open to discussion on which hour should be eliminated. Ideally, it shouldn’t be at the start or end of the workday. We wouldn’t want parents to forget to adjust their clocks at 4 p.m. and inadvertently be late for daycare or cause chaos during morning commutes.
To kick things off, here are three potential options:
Monday, 11 a.m.
Pros: Mondays can be a drag, and a sudden jump to lunchtime would be a refreshing change.
Cons: If you start the week on a slow note, this may exacerbate productivity issues.
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Pros: It’s already known as “hump day,” so this could give everyone a pleasant surprise as they return from lunch, making the workday feel shorter.
Cons: Wednesday is often the most productive day; we wouldn’t want to jeopardize overall efficiency.
Friday, 4 p.m.
Pros: After a long week, many of us are eager for the weekend. This adjustment would hasten its arrival.
Cons: This option risks creating confusion as we approach the end of the workday, so we would need to rely on media to keep the message clear.
A crucial note: I’m only suggesting we shift the hour we lose to the workweek. In the fall, we should continue to gain an hour on the weekend, which I find works just fine while we’re sleeping.
Does this sound like a plan? If you’re on board, let’s ignite a movement. Spread the word and see if, in a year or two, we can advocate for a more sensible approach to Daylight Savings Time.
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In summary, let’s consider adjusting Daylight Savings so we can lose an hour of work instead of sleep, making the transition easier for everyone.