You are not alone, Brenda! While ultimately I like having a later sunset, the days right after the spring forward I can find it difficult to get to bed on time not to mention that losing an hour of sleep can make me cranky :). There are lots of studies out there that suggest that DST is more of a health risk than it is a benefit.

Diffusers are great!! My husband and I both sleep better if we diffuse some lavender 0r cederwood before going to bed. I really need to get a second diffuser though… I keep one in my office to give me energy and I don’t want to clean it out each night to change it over to the calming oils. With just one it’s hard to decide which oils I want to use each time it runs out. 🙂 Maybe I’ll put it on my Birthday list and start dropping some hints to Joseph.

When my husband and I lived in upstate NY I’m not sure which was worse, the cold dry air or the super short days! They days still get a little shorter down here, but not nearly as short!

I won’t laugh at you, Missy!! The grayness can be soooo depressing {even without the cold}. Do you do anything special to keep your mind occupied while you go for your walks on the treadmill?