Daylight Savings Time is a senseless tradition that we all hate. What you may not know is that Daylight Savings Time started in the United States and many European countries during World War I to conserve fuel needed for electrical power. Since then, multiple acts of legislation have been made in the U.S. relating to Daylight Savings Time to maintain consistency across the entire country.

Although the loss of one hour of sleep may not seem like much, even the smallest disruption in your circadian rhythm can put a wrinkle in your entire week. According to Harvard Health, it typically takes the body one week to adjust to a Daylight Savings Time. While Daylight Savings Time is widely unpopular and highly complained about, the bottom line is that it's still here, so we might as well deal with it. Here are five ways to help you cope with the lost hour of sleep and how you can get your circadian rhythm back on track.

1. Stick to a schedule.

Did you know that you are more likely to have higher quality of sleep if you make having a consistent bedtime a priority? Even with the time change it is important that you try to wake up and go to sleep at the same time you normally would. Setting a sleep schedule and sticking to it is healthy regardless of the time change because it helps to regulate your body's internal clock. Sure, it might be hard waking up, but snoozing your alarm and sleeping an extra hour will throw off your whole day and will further disrupt your circadian rhythm.

2. Avoid drinking extra coffee and taking long naps.

Although it may be tempting to drown yourself in coffee when trying to cope with the time change, you should still only stick to a cup or two in the morning. Drinking coffee six hours before you go to bed may contribute to sleeplessness. Also, avoid taking long naps in the afternoon. If you get tired, try taking a walk for a couple of minutes. If you must nap, limit yourself to a 20-minute power nap.

3. Set up the perfect sleeping environment.

The National Sleep Foundation says that you should design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for a perfect night's sleep. Set up your bed so that each night it is calling you in for a restful slumber by making sure you have clean and comfortable sheets, a comfortable mattress, and inviting pillows. Also, try to minimize any excess light and noise--make your bed your haven!

4. Be aware of your light exposure.

Light is a principal environmental cue that your body uses to help you sleep. The sleep-inducing hormone melatonin is suppressed by the presence of light. It is important to expose yourself to light during the waking hours and limit your exposure to bright light when it's dark outside. If possible, I suggest spending time outside during the day and limiting your exposure to blue light, emitted by computers, and phones before going to bed.

5. Put down the booze.

In 2014, a review in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research reported that alcohol changes the normal rhythms of sleep by decreasing the amount of time people spend in REM sleep by disrupting sleep during this stage. Although it may be tempting to have a late-night drink with a couple of friends, try to substitute the booze for a different beverage. You'll thank yourself in the morning.

With these helpful tips, Daylight Savings Time has nothing on you! Snuggle up!