During the period of daylight savings, we lose an hour of daylight due to the setback in time. This alters people mentally and physically.

The one hour lost can account for SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. Most know this as seasonal depression and unfortunately, it affects many people. It can bring heightened senses of irritability, anxiety, mental exhaustion and more.

The body isn't fully able to recuperate from the lack of sleep is getting. I've personally noticed during the months of November-February-ish my body is much more worn down after a day's adventure.

Things you'd normally be motivated to do become difficult, sometimes almost impossible because all your body can think is, “When can I rest next?" Time can seem limited, naturally, the human body lets it's guard down when the sun isn't visible.

When it hits 5:04 p.m. and you don't want to walk the dog at 6:30 p.m. anymore, that is exactly why. It's truly a sad reality but taking preventative measures may help.

•Taking 15 minutes in the (still dark) morning to read a book and wake yourself up before getting going for the day.

•Eat energizing foods.

•Have a positive outlook on the concept of it still being dark out. (E.g. “I get to start my day before everyone.")

Keeping productive by your own means can help to lessen the effects of daylight savings. Take the bull by the horns and keep your mood up.