Short on patience by afternoon. Awake at 4 a.m.
Nothing is wrong with you. When the clock moves an hour, your body does not. Your cortisol keeps rising on the old schedule, sleep in the second half of the night is lighter, and midlife makes that signal louder. It is a mechanism, not a personal failing, and a mechanism can be worked with.
You do not need another gadget, another score, or another list of ten things. You need one steady rhythm and a little patience. Well, it is Thanksgiving, so maybe a lot of patience. That is what these 21 days are for. Tired people have less patience, and the holiday table asks a lot. A full house, a disrupted schedule, and a short night can make small things feel big. A body that is rested and running on a steady rhythm has more room to be grounded and present for the people in front of you.