If you can't wake up with the help of an alarm, you're probably sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation is why most of us need the alarm in the first place. It means we're not ready to wake up when society demands it because we haven't gone to sleep early enough the night before. Sound a bit to obvious to be considered as knowledge?
Try this prescription instead of the latest sleeping pills:
Maintain a firm nighttime schedule that allows at least 7.5 hours in bed. Make your sleep space pleasant and comfortable, and keep your bedroom as dark and cool as possibly for maximum comfort and sleep quality. Exercising at least 20 minutes on most days should also help fatigue your muscles, further enhancing the quality of your sleep. It would be wise to avoid exercise within 4 hours of bedtime; the surge in hormones could throw off your sleep cycle. And on weeknights, at least, try to minimize your alcohol and caffeine intakes, because both can impair the restfulness of your sleep.
Try this prescription instead of the latest sleeping pills:
Maintain a firm nighttime schedule that allows at least 7.5 hours in bed. Make your sleep space pleasant and comfortable, and keep your bedroom as dark and cool as possibly for maximum comfort and sleep quality. Exercising at least 20 minutes on most days should also help fatigue your muscles, further enhancing the quality of your sleep. It would be wise to avoid exercise within 4 hours of bedtime; the surge in hormones could throw off your sleep cycle. And on weeknights, at least, try to minimize your alcohol and caffeine intakes, because both can impair the restfulness of your sleep.