Energize and Organize: Spring Ahead with Daylight Savings Time

Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November, with the time changes taking place at 2:00 a.m. local time. Of note, in the United States, Arizona (except Navajo Nation), Hawaii and five overseas territories do not observe Daylight Savings Time.
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​With a mnemonic word play referring to seasons, clocks "spring forward and fall back"—that is, in springtime the clocks are moved forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., and in fall they are moved back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.  Source:wikipedia

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Twice a year Daylight Savings Time serves to  remind us of the importance of being well organized in  our homes and offices.  Here's a handy list for you and your loved ones to use as you get organized and welcome spring and all its glory!

Time-Keeping Devices - Manual Adjustments Likely                     
Alarm clock, Answering Machine, Car Clock, Coffee Maker, Indoor Light Timer, Microwave,
Outdoor Light Timer, Oven, Security System, Sprinkler System, Television, Thermostat, Travel Clock, Wall Clock, Wrist Watches

Spring Daylight Savings Time - How to Be Well Organized for the Next Seven Months
1.  Check and replace batteries in carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors
2.  Check and replace interior and exterior light bulbs with LED bulbs as needed
3.  Check and replace car, home and office flashlight batteries 
4.  Reverse your ceiling fan direction for the air to blow down (counter clockwise) in the summer and up (clockwise) in the winter
5.  Check and replace air conditioning and furnace filters, schedule service as needed
6.  Clean dryer filter and hoses
7.  Check out your lawn equipment to ensure that it is all in working order (lawn mower, hoses, clippers, etc.)
8.  Check and replace expired items from your Emergency and  First Aid kits, review family emergency plan
9.  Check fire extinguisher pressure, replace extinguisher if past expiration date
10. Check and replace windshield wiper blades and do other car maintenance as needed

Remember, most computers and cell phones automatically adjust to the D.S.T. change twice a year.  You likely have other devices that are self-regulating as well.

​Time flies when you are having fun!  Daylight Savings Time reminds us that there is no time like the present to get our  time management devices, homes and offices well organized now so that we will have more time to relax and play with family and friends in the warm and welcoming spring and summer seasons.
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​Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts  Contact:  617.640.2366  http://www.energizeandorganize.com

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