Americans Bake Cakes, Call Therapists and Change Up Home Lighting to Combat Daylight Saving Time Blues

National survey reveals how respondents are making their homes and daily routines brighter

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The Finally Light Bulb Company

Nov 02, 2016, 06:11 ET

BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- From Boston to Los Angeles, Americans are finding different and somewhat unique ways to deal with losing an hour of light. With the end of Daylight Saving Time around the corner, the newly released 11-city, "Finally Light Bulb Daylight Saving Time Survey" revealed that 49% of respondents said they dislike losing an hour of daylight, especially women in Boston, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh. 

Interestingly, despite gaining an hour of sleep, 63% of Americans say they are actually sleepier and 25% admit to feeling lethargic. 

The Finally Light Bulb Company conducted an 11-city survey to ascertain how Americans deal with Day Light Saving Time. The above infographic includes highlights from each city.
The Finally Light Bulb Company conducted an 11-city survey to ascertain how Americans deal with Day Light Saving Time. The above infographic includes highlights from each city.
The Finally Light Bulb company manufactures energy-efficient light bulbs with a new technology, Acandescence. Bulbs are currently available in 60 Watt, 75 Watt and 100 Watt
The Finally Light Bulb company manufactures energy-efficient light bulbs with a new technology, Acandescence. Bulbs are currently available in 60 Watt, 75 Watt and 100 Watt
The Finally Light Bulb Company conducted an 11-city survey to ascertain how Americans deal with Day Light Saving Time. The above infographic includes highlights from each city. The Finally Light Bulb company manufactures energy-efficient light bulbs with a new technology, Acandescence. Bulbs are currently available in 60 Watt, 75 Watt and 100 Watt

So, how does the nation battle these Daylight Saving Time blues? The survey reveals that people do "small things" to make themselves feel better. One solution is to add new, warm lighting to make your home feel cozier. "The right lighting can set the mood, making any living space playful, romantic, meditative, or just relaxing," said Vanessa Deleon, award-winning interior designer and Finally Light Bulb spokesperson.

Other solutions proved to be far less traditional: 

  • 14% of men in New York City call their therapist
  • 16% of respondents say they turn on all of the lights in their home
  • 22% of men in LA bake a cake
  • 20% of Bostonians have a glass of wine 
  • 17% of Minneapolitans dive into a good book 

Many cities differ dramatically on how their behavior changes when the clock gets moved back an hour. Some other interesting results include:

National Average


18% Have a good workout 

(High Score: Chicago, 26%)

18% Dive into a good book  

(High Score: Portland, 23%)

17% Have a glass of wine      

(High Score: New York, 30%)

16% Go shopping      

(High Score: New York, 38%)

16% Turn on all the lights in their home    

(High Score: Chicago, 20%)

13% Take a bubble bath

(High Score: Portland, 24%)

4% Call their therapists 

(High Score: Minneapolis, 11%)

40% Decorate for the Holidays    

(High Score: San Antonio, 49%)

36% Create a cozy fire in fireplace   

(High Score: Portland, 50%)

27% Buy cozy blankets and pillows 

(High Score: New York, 35%)  

27% Change up room with new, warm lighting  

(High Score: Los Angeles, 40%)

17% Rearrange the furniture   

(High Score: Portland, 23%)

9% Painting the bedroom

(High Score: New York, 24%)

59% Watch TV    

(High Score: New York, 65%)

41% Surf the Internet 

(High Score: New York, 51%)

34% Read a book 

(High Score: Portland, 47%)

24% Cook a favorite meal

(High Score: New York, 31%)

14% Start a new DIY Project 

(High Score: Pittsburgh, 17%)

13% Invite family and friends over for game night  

(High Score: New York, 26 %)

12% Bake a cake      

(High Score: Los Angeles, 20%)

The cities surveyed include: 

  • Boston
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago
  • Cincinnati
  • Kansas City
  • Los Angeles
  • Minneapolis
  • New York
  • Pittsburgh
  • Portland
  • San Antonio

"Lighting is important, it keeps us focused and can boost energy levels during the dark, winter months," said Deleon. So if you don't have time to bake a cake, call your therapist or redecorate, simply switch up your lighting to rid yourself of Daylight Saving Time blues," Deleon concluded.

About The Finally Light Bulb Company
Massachusetts-based technology start-up, The Finally Light Bulb Company, offers a high-quality and energy-efficient home lighting solution for consumers. Finally has developed a new lighting technology called Acandescence, which delivers the same omnidirectional glow of an incandescent bulb while using 75% less energy. These light bulbs are the only bulbs with the V3 Vitalizing Spectrum that make hidden virtues more visible. Finally offers 60 Watt, 75 Watt and 100 Watt bulbs, all backed by a 10-year warranty. 

About Vanessa Deleon Award-winning Interior Designer Vanessa Deleon is a graduate from the institute of Technology and Berkeley College for interior design. She has been a host and featured designer on popular television networks, shows, and competitions.  

About the Survey The survey was conducted by third-party, Boston-based research company, Carbonview in September 2016. 100 individuals completed the survey in each of the 11 cities.

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