Patty Murray is among the Washington legislators who passed a bill in 2019 to keep Washington in permanent daylight saving time. The bill passed 90-6, and Governor Inslee signed it. It still has to be approved by Congress.
Start adjusting in advance.
In the days leading up to the time change, head to bed about 15 or 20 minutes earlier each night. Adjusting gradually helps the time change be less of a shock to your system.As soon as you wake up, try to get outside. The morning light will send a strong wake-up signal to your brain and help reset your internal clock. If you can’t get outside, at least try to get to a window.
So, what’s your take on DLS? Would you prefer to fall back, spring forward, or change to permanent standard time and never bound back and forth again?
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