Although dark mornings and evenings are inevitable in winter, turning back the clocks provides an extra hour of (much-needed) light in the morning. Plus we get an extra hour off the weekend, so we’re really not complaining.

The British Sleep Society, a professional organization for medical, scientific and health workers, says that our circadian and sleep health is positively affected by the availability of natural daylight in the morning. So while we may feel a little cranky at first when our sleep schedule changes, the clocks going back can help us sleep better in the long run.