Stop setting your alarm for 7AM, do it for this time instead

Many people have experienced this: the alarm clock wakes us up with a start in the morning. We almost never feel really well rested. According to the German publication infranken.de, there is a simple trick that will make us feel more awake in the morning. All you have to do is set the right time.

It depends on the time

Well, sure, you might think, the right time definitely works. But unfortunately, your employer probably won't like it if your alarm clock doesn't go off until after ten hours of sleep. But that's not what we're talking about.

Rather, the alarm clock should be set to an inexact time. So, instead of setting it at 7:00 sharp, the alarm should go off at 7:15 or 6:50, for example. Many people swear by this and recommend it as a top tip to have you feeling fresh in the morning.

Too good to be true

Unfortunately, this trick does not work for everyone, infranken.de clarifies. It doesn't matter at all to our bodies whether we wake up at an even or an odd hour. What is important is that we reach our individual, genetically fixed sleep volume, which is different for everyone.

This is how much sleep we need

Sleep Foundation lists how much sleep people need on average as per their age. Adults need a minimum of 7 hours a night. The organisation also notes that we spend around 2 hours a night dreaming.

Sleep better - this is how

To improve the quality of sleep or even fall asleep faster, you should adopt the following tricks:

• Get fresh air to fall asleep
• Take a walk
• Keep fixed sleeping hours
• Darken the bedroom
• No heavy meals before sleep
• Cell phone away, TV off
• No nicotine, coffee or alcohol
• Do a few relaxation exercises
• Try reading

If severe sleep disorders are present, you should consult a doctor. Those who regularly get too little sleep may become seriously ill or already are.

This article has been translated from Gentside DE.

Read more:

⋙ This surprising advice from a sleep specialist will help you get a good night's sleep

⋙ Science reveals this common habit could make your insomnia worse

⋙ Do you often wake up before your alarm goes off? Here are some reasons why

Sources used:

Infranken.de: Fühlt man sich ausgeschlafener, wenn man den Wecker auf eine krumme Uhrzeit stellt?

Praxisvita.de: Den Wecker auf eine ungerade Zeit stellen: Sinnvoll oder nur Mythos?

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