It’s that time of the year again when we “spring forward” in time.

At 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, Daylight Savings will begin, pushing the time forward to 3 a.m.

With the change, the clock moves forward one hour and the sun sets an hour later in the evening, rising an hour later in the morning.

Most digital clocks, like the ones on cellphones and computers, will automatically change, but be sure to adjust your analog clocks to avoid any delays.

Worst of all, prepare to lose an hour of sleep.

Losing an hour of sleep can have a lasting effect on your sleep behavior, according to an article on sleepfoundation.org. Getting to bed earlier, before the switch, will help establish a healthier sleep cycle.

Another way to adjust to Daylight Savings is to prioritize daylight exposure. Light is the central driver of circadian rhythm, so finding time for daylight exposure on the days following the change can help your body’s internal clock get used to the new timing of daylight and darkness.

If you can, get outside, but even just opening the curtains and exposing yourself to natural light can help you acclimate to the adjustment.

If possible, sleepfoundation.org’s article also suggests taking precautions in case of sleep disruption. Try not to overload your Sunday or Monday schedule in case you’re suffering from daytime sleepiness.

Upgrading your sleep hygiene and eating a healthy diet are also ways to help your body adjust.

Sleep hygiene can include maintaining a fixed sleep schedule, limiting or avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, having a regular routine to get ready for bed each night, blocking out unwanted noise and light from your bedroom, using a supportive mattress, going “device-free” for at least 30 minutes before bed, and more.

Eating dinner hours before going to bed, limiting consumption of heavy and spicy foods in the evening, and being mindful of caffeine in beverages are ways eating healthy can improve sleep patterns.

Daylight Savings, though it happens every year, can still manage to disrupt our lives. Be sure to take care of your mental and physical health by acknowledging the side effects — both good and bad — of “springing forward” in time.