The Quiet Gift of the Fall Back

This past weekend, we collectively turned our clocks back, participating in the semi-annual ritual of Daylight Saving Time. For some, “falling back” brings a sigh of relief—a promised extra hour of sleep or a cozy, quiet morning. For others, it’s a melancholic shift, signaling shorter days and the steady approach of winter’s chill.

But beyond the debate over light and dark lies a simple, often overlooked truth: we’ve all been given a bonus hour. It’s a small pocket of time that exists outside our normal schedules, easily lost to the scroll of a screen or the rush of routine. What if we saw it not just as a seasonal adjustment, but as a gentle invitation? A chance to pause, if only for a moment, and choose something intentional—for ourselves or for someone else.

Later On

I’ll share a simple guide filled with practical and meaningful ways to use this unexpected hour. We’ll explore how to invest it in your own well-being and how to extend a little kindness to others using the framework of the five love languages.

Published: Productive and Meaningful Ways to Spend Your Extra Hour

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