Love-Hate Relationship That Won’t Die

Friends, grab your coffee, because it’s that time of year again when we collectively lose (or gain?) an hour of our sanity. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is back in the headlines and everyone’s got an opinion. So, what’s the deal, is it genius or just a glorified sleep sabotage?

PRO: More Sun, More Fun
Longer evenings mean more daylight for after-work walks, kids’ soccer games and pretending to garden with a glass of rosé in hand. It’s a mental boost, sunlight triggers serotonin, which means fewer grumpy moods and more “I’ve got this!” energy.

PRO: Energy Savings (Kind Of)
The original idea was to save electricity, less light needed in the evenings. Sure, it worked when everyone used lamps instead of screens, but hey, at least it feels eco-friendly.

PRO: Boost for Business
More daylight means more people out shopping, dining and living their best suburban lives. The economy gets a tiny glow-up right along with your evening mood.

CON: Sleep Chaos
Let’s be real, “springing forward” feels like jet lag without the vacation. Studies say heart attacks, car crashes and caffeine sales all spike right after the time change. Coincidence? Doubt it.

CON: The Endless Confusion
Smartphones change automatically, your oven clock doesn’t and suddenly you’re late to yoga. Again. It’s 2025, why are we still living by candlelight rules?

CON: It’s Not Even Universal!
Some states skip it entirely, leaving the rest of us wondering what time it is in Arizona (nobody ever knows).

So, will we ever ditch it for good? Maybe. Until then, stock up on melatonin and just roll with it, you’ve survived worse.