: Morning light helps regulate your internal body clock, improving sleep quality and mood.

: Franklin woke up at 6 a.m. to find his room filled with light. He was shocked that the sun rose so early while Parisians were still asleep.

: He calculated that if Parisians woke up with the sun, they would save millions of pounds of candle wax.

: He jokingly proposed firing cannons at sunrise to wake people up and taxing window shutters. While he didn't suggest changing clocks, his "helpful" realization about using natural light to save resources planted the seed for DST. The Health & "Helpfulness" of Daylight

If you find the shift in daylight difficult, experts suggest these helpful strategies: 7 Things to Know About Daylight Saving Time | Johns Hopkins

: Many advocate for DST because extra evening light is linked to safer commutes and reduced crime. Tips for "Surviving" Daylight Saving Changes

Beyond historical anecdotes, daylight is essential for our well-being:

In 1784, while serving as the American envoy to France, Benjamin Franklin published a satirical essay titled "An Economical Project" .