Dr Greg Potter Reveals Why the Clock Change Could Be the Best Thing for Your Sleep

As the clocks go back this month, many of us welcome that “extra hour in bed” — but according to sleep doctor Greg Potter PhD, we might be thinking about it all wrong.

Greg, who works with The Fine Bedding Company – experts in sustainable, science-backed sleep – says this is one of the only times our body clock and the wall clock align. “People naturally need more rest as nights lengthen — this shift finally lets our routines match what biology wants,” he explains.

Here are three of Greg’s surprising insights that could make great feature or commentary angles ahead of the time change:

1. “This is the one time of year your body clock and the wall clock actually agree.”
The October clock change can work in our favour – helping our sleep patterns align with the darker months ahead.

2. Treat it like a biological reset, not a lie-in.
Rather than sleeping an hour longer and moving on, Greg says this is the best moment all year to reset your bedtime and reclaim better sleep.

3. Not everyone should follow the clock.
“Night owls who already struggle with sleep debt might be better off keeping their old schedule – it’s the simplest way to gain an hour of extra rest every night.”

Greg’s advice is shared as part of The Fine Bedding Company’s ongoing mission to improve the nation’s sleep health, blending real science with practical comfort – from sleep education to their award-winning bedding made in their zero-waste factory in Estonia.

Greg can tailor quotes and advice to suit your readership – and as a doctor, he’s brilliant at combining approachable language with evidence-based insight. We can also work to tight deadlines if this fits into any clock-change features.

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