The foundation points out that getting adequate sleep can not only reduce sleepiness behind the wheel, but also improve productivity at work, memory, mood, reaction time and alertness. Go to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual Saturday night, and sleep at least 30 minutes longer Sunday morning. Go to sleep early enough Sunday night to ensure you get eight hours of sleep. Foundation s tips for good overall sleeping habits Follow a regular sleep schedule by going to bed and getting up at the same times, even on weekends. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon or evening.
Caffeine is found in products such as coffee, tea, cola and chocolate.
Avoid nicotine and alcohol before bedtime. Don't eat or drink too much before bedtime. Create a sleep-promoting environment that is cool, quiet and dark. Time Daylight saving time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October under a federal law. The federal law does not require areas to observe Daylight Saving Time, but if a state chooses to observe it, it must follow the starting and ending dates set by the law.