Who or what wakes you up in the morning? Why it matters...

Do you wake up on your own in the morning - or does your alarm clock have the honor? 

Hopefully, you can do it on your own once in a while. Research found that those who wake up naturally, usually a few minutes before the alarm goes off, are less groggy than those who are jarred back to reality by a horrible noise. 

Sleep scientists have found that if you tell yourself what time you need to wake up, your body will actually anticipate it before it happens, softening the blow. You’ll also be better off if you skip hitting the snooze button. The mixed signals of “get up” and “don’t get up” can really confuse the body and some experts say it’s the worst way to start your day.