Carlos Solis
For many of us, the morning ritual doesn’t start with a cup of coffee, but with a desperate attempt to hit the snooze button. However, as reported by Daily Mail, licensed practical nurse Jordan Bruce from the U.S. warns that this seemingly innocent habit can ruin your entire day.
Why Multiple Alarms Are a Trap
According to the nurse, repeated alarm sounds force the body to wake up abruptly over and over again, disrupting the sleep cycle. This leads to what’s known as sleep inertia—a feeling of sluggishness, a ‘heavy’ head, and irritability.
Moreover, each jarring alarm triggers a spike in cortisol—the stress hormone. If this happens daily, the body starts the day in a physiological fight-or-flight state, putting extra strain on the heart and nervous system.
How to Help Yourself in the Morning
- Set one alarm for the time you need to get up. It’s far better than hitting snooze three or four times.
- Use light instead of sound. Slightly open curtains or use a lamp with gradual lighting to help your body wake naturally.
- Create a small morning ritual. Stretch, take a few deep breaths, drink a glass of water—this works better than ‘just five more minutes in bed.’
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same times to make mornings easier.
Cortisol and Your Appearance
Jordan Bruce emphasizes that excess cortisol not only exhausts the nervous system but also affects body weight. Elevated cortisol can increase signals that promote fat storage. By contrast, a steady wake-up routine without unnecessary snoozing helps lower stress levels, conserve energy, and even make you look fresher.
A Calm Morning is a Gift to Yourself
Try living without snooze alarms for at least a week. One alarm, gentle light, a small ritual—and you’ll find that your day begins not with stress, but with a sense of control over your time.
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