More sunlight leads to increased happiness
Time change leads to benefits
March 2, 2020
Daylight savings is beneficial to most of the country because it adds to the amount of natural sunlight people receive. With the seasonal depression that some experience during winter, daylight saving time makes it so people can receive more natural sunlight.
The increase in natural light from the sun leads to less of a reliance on artificial light during the day.
Having daylight saving time is favorable because it counteracts the sedentary life that many Americans are accustomed to during the wintertime.
I enjoy going to the gym while the sun is out and the time change also allows for individuals to exercise outside with sunlight, such as walking dogs or going on strolls with their family.
The time change has a large economic impact in some areas of the United States.
According to Fundera, with the sun up longer, more people are willing to go outside and eat at restaurants and shop at stores outdoors in the sunlight. I know business owners see an increase in foot traffic and purchases if there were more sunlight.
I feel the change is good for everyone because it leads to an increase in natural sunlight, economic impact and more time to exercise.