Each year in November, time change isn't something we tend to groan about, as we generally get to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. However, in spring it's a bit different, as we lose an hour.

And if you've already gotten used to the extra bit of light in the morning, that will also be gone, at least for a little while.

Doctor Denis Fortier is vice-president of medical services for Southern Heatlh - Santé Sud. As far as preparing our bodies in advance of the loss of sleep, Fortier says it definitely does not hurt to prepare. "I think the key is to acknowledge that you are going to lose one hour of sleep," said Fortier. "And try to mitigate that by having the forethought of perhaps going to sleep a little earlier, or being more prepared Monday morning to be a bit more tired, and take precautions related to that."

Fortier says we should also try to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep Sunday to Monday to be well rested Monday morning. "Especially for those who wake up early and who are used to starting to drive in the daylight, now they're again going to be driving in less light."

Putting it into perspective, Fortier says when flying, you lose many more hours of sleep, which he says has its own complications. With the switch to Daylight Saving, we are only losing one hour. He says it should really only be a one or two day hardship for us, as our bodies adjust quite rapidly.

Manitoba officially returns to Daylight Saving Time at 2am, Sunday, March 13th.