Last Sunday, clocks fell back one hour in a reversion to standard time. Surveys from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine show that 63% of Americans would prefer to completely eliminate Daylight Saving Time (DST) and 55% report to experiencing an increase in tiredness and irritability following the switch.

Daylight saving time always runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Each year, on these days, clocks are shifted forward and back one hour, respectively, to make use of as many daylight hours as possible in the spring and summer months.

But this practice is not loved by all, and lawmakers at the federal level have fought to make daylight saving time permanent. This would rid us of the constant back-and-forth changes; however, no proposal has been made through Congress.

Those in favor of the practice argue that increasing the number of sun-filled hours in our day is something we should take advantage of and appreciate. They say it increases our quality of life and can greatly reduce overuse of energy in the evening hours. The opponents, on the other hand, believe it does more harm than good. The idea of “springing forward,” is proven to be associated with many health risks. These risks include increased levels of heart problems, mood disorders, and car crashes. The American Medical Association says that the permanent standard time better fits our natural “internal clock.” This explains why it is proven that some people never end up adjusting to the change in time.

The evidence of health and accident risks following the time change is so great that lawmakers in thirty states have or are considering legislation related to permanently eliminating the time change.

Until then, there are ways to make this adjustment period easier. To help your body and mind prepare, you can: gradually adjust your sleep schedule a week before the time changes, reset your clocks a few days ahead of time, and spend more time outside in the mornings to get early sunlight exposure.