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This is what your body feels when you hit snooze.
Still, whats the harm in a few extra minutes of sleep?
On these days, turn the snooze function off, to remove the temptation entirely.
Then use our tips below, to help you keep your no-snooze promise.
Let light into your room
Waking up in the darkis difficult, as Dr Hall explains.
Unfortunately, natural sources of light arent always abundant during early mornings.
Switch to a soothing alarm
A shrieking alarm sound is one of the worst ways to wake up.
Not only will it get your heart racing, it can also disturb your natural circadian rhythm.
Opt for a soothing tone, to gently ease you out of sleep, instead.
Weve rounded up thebest iPhone alarms to wake up to, to help you out.
If that sounds too difficult (who jumps out of bed in January?)
go for a softer approach: stick your foot out from beneath the covers.
The sudden change in temperature can help kickstart your morning.
(Like a delicious and ready-made breakfast).
Dr Katherine Hall is a Sleep Psychologist who specializes in treating insomnia.
She holds degrees with specializations in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
