What If I Stopped Dreading the Time Change?

Every year, as daylight saving time comes to an end, I start dreading the shorter days. The thought of it getting dark at 4:30 in the afternoon makes me want to put on my pajamas and call it a day before dinner. But this year, I caught myself doing something interesting. I was already complaining about the time change before it even happened! That's when I realized I'd been telling myself the same story for years. I hate the early darkness. I'm going to feel tired. I'm going to be less productive. Winter is going to be miserable. But what if I challenged that story? In this episode of Brave Moves , I'm exploring how our expectations shape our experiences and what happens when we get curious about something we've already decided we're going to dislike. As a certified Tiny Habits coach, I know that small changes can make a meaningful difference. So instead of spending the next few months complaining about the darkness, I'm experimenting with ways to make the shorter days work for me. And maybe there's something in this little experiment that can help you rethink a situation you've been dreading, too. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why I start dreading the time change weeks before it happens. How the stories we tell ourselves can influence our expectations and experiences. Why our brains rely on past experiences to predict what comes next. The difference between acknowledging something we dislike and deciding ahead of time that it will be miserable. How I'm experimenting with new routines to make the most of shorter days. Why curiosity can help us challenge old assumptions without forcing ourselves to think positively. A simple Tiny Habits-inspired approach to changing how we respond to things outside our control. Your Brave Move of the Day Think about something coming up that you've already decided you're going to dread. Ask yourself: "What story am I telling myself about this, and is there another way I could experience it?" You don't have to convince yourself that you're going to love it. Just consider one small thing you could do differently. Maybe it's changing your routine, finding something to look forward to, or simply noticing when your thoughts start predicting the worst. For me, it's finding ways to enjoy the daylight while it's here and creating evening routines that make the earlier darkness a little more enjoyable. Remember, you don't have to change everything. Start with one small experiment. Let's Keep the Conversation Going Are you someone who loves the time change, or are you already dreading those early sunsets like I am? I'd love to know how you make the most of the shorter days. Do you have a favorite evening ritual or a way to keep your energy up when it gets dark earlier? Send me a message and share your ideas! And if you know someone who's already complaining about the time change, share this episode with them. Maybe we can all find a different way to approach the season together. "I can't change when the sun goes down, but I can change what I do before it does." Until next time, keep making those Brave Moves. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Why Isn't This Working? QUIZ Get $150 off your FACTOR Meal Plan . Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilien